Top Posts
Report: Nigeria, others may lose $300 billion, 49m...
Pope Leo hits out at climate change critics
Nigeria insurers prepare to global delegates on climate...
Energy Dept. asks employees not to use words...
Protesters seek $5tr payment from fossil fuel companies
Borno govt, NGOs demand funding on climate change...
Lagos rolls two-year flood plan to integrate lakes,...
UN official says climate change displaces up to...
UN ends high-level week with calls for peace,...
Ahead of COP30 conference, new national climate plans...
EcoNai Newsroom
  • Newsround
  • Nigeria
  • Africa
  • World
World

Disease outbreak after Brazil floods kills four

by admineconai May 27, 2024
written by admineconai May 27, 2024
625

Authorities in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul have confirmed four deaths and 54 cases of the waterborne leptospirosis disease after the region experienced unprecedented floods in the months of April and May.

The state’s health department was quoted in a statement as saying that as many as 800 suspected cases are currently being investigated. More than 165 people were killed in the floods and many others are still missing.

According to reports, more than 2.3 million Brazilians from 469 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul have been affected by what has been described as a “climate disaster” by the Brazilian government.

At least 581,000 people are displaced, while temporary accommodation has been able to house 55,000 Gauchos (people from Rio Grande do Sul), according to local media reports. Many cities in the state are still under water and conditions could see leptospirosis cases go up.

Read also: Flood kills 10 members of single family in Afghanistan

The disease’s symptoms include fever, muscle ache and nausea followed by vomiting.

The state’s health department has warned residents that flood water may mix with sewage, leading to the transmission of diseases like leptospirosis and hepatitis A. Brazil vaccinates its population against hepatitis A, but given the magnitude of this advises people to still avoid consuming water or food that might be contaminated with water from the floods.

Recovery and rescue efforts are ongoing and the federal government has allocated more than R$1,8bn (£275m, $348m) to support Rio Grande do Sul.

As flood waters lower, the full-scale of the damage in Brazil’s southernmost state is becoming clearer. Those who were able to return to their homes try to salvage belongings that withstood the flooding.

Rio Grande do Sul has a population of more than 10m inhabitants across 497 municipalities. The state borders Uruguay and Argentina.

Story was adapted from BBC.

BrazilDeathDiseaseFlood
0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
admineconai

previous post
Flood kills 10 members of single family in Afghanistan
next post
Climate protesters arrested for targeting France’s TotalEnergies, key investor

Related Posts

Pope Leo hits out at climate change critics

October 3, 2025

Protesters seek $5tr payment from fossil fuel companies

October 1, 2025

UN official says climate change displaces up to...

September 30, 2025

UN ends high-level week with calls for peace,...

September 30, 2025

China announces plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions...

September 25, 2025

China locks down as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears...

September 24, 2025

Trump says climate change ‘greatest con Job in...

September 24, 2025

PERILS sets final industry loss estimate for 2024...

September 22, 2025

Guterres says 1.5C climate warming goal could fail

September 22, 2025

Australia sets 62-70% GHG emission reduction target by...

September 22, 2025

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Newsletter

Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Bloglovin
  • Vimeo

@2021 - All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by Eco-Nai+

EcoNai Newsroom
  • Newsround
  • Nigeria
  • Africa
  • World