Death toll from Brazil's weather catastrophe rises to 166

The death toll from recent storms and floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has reached 166. Over 637,000 people have been evacuated with 61 missing. The state has suffered significant economic losses affecting trade, industry, and agribusiness.

Death toll from Brazil's weather catastrophe rises to 166

The death toll from storms and floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul since April 29 has risen to 166, the Civil Defense agency has said. 

According to the agency, more than 637,000 people have been evacuated and 61 are still missing and some 2.3 million people in 469 municipalities were affected.