View of the the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A bulldozer works at the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of a drinking water truck at the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View at the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View at the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View at the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View at the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View at the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A bulldozer removes mud and debris at the mud-covered Sao Jose neighbourhood following the devastating floods, in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 16, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people were reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

People walk in the pedestrian crossing from Arroio do Meio to Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People walk in the pedestrian crossing from Arroio do Meio to Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People cross a footbridge from Arroio do Meio to Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

Military personnel help people crossing a footbridge from Arroio do Meio to Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

Military personnel help people crossing a footbridge from Arroio do Meio to Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

Military personnel help people crossing a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People prepare to cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People prepare to cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People prepare to cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

Military personnel help people crossing a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

A Brazilian soldier helps a girl after crossing a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People wearing life vests lent by the army walk to cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People wearing life vests lent by the army walk to cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People wearing life vests lent by the army walk to cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People wearing life vests lent by the army cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People wearing life vests lent by the army cross a footbridge linking Arroio do Meio and Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A man walks past a pile of wood in Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of Arroio do Meio following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A view shows destroyed niches at the cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region.  . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view showing the destroyed cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view showing the destroyed cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view showing the destroyed cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A view shows destroyed niches at the cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region.  . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view showing the destroyed cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A view shows destroyed niches at the cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region.  . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A view shows destroyed niches at the cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region.  . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A view shows destroyed niches at the cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region.  . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A view shows destroyed niches at the cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region.  . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A view shows destroyed niches at the cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region.  . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view showing the destroyed cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A view shows destroyed niches at the cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region.  . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A view shows a destroyed gravestone at the cemetery in Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region.  . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Mucum, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. . Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Roca Sales, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Roca Sales, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Roca Sales, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

TOPSHOT - Aerial view of Roca Sales, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Military personnel help people crossing a boat from Arroio do Meio to Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of Roca Sales, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of Roca Sales, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of Roca Sales, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Military personnel help people crossing a boat from Arroio do Meio to Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Military personnel help people crossing a boat from Arroio do Meio to Lajeado, over the Forquilha river, since the bridge over the river on the Rodovia RS130 fell down during the recent floods, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 15, 2024. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

View of Roca Sales, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, taken on May 15, 2024, after devastating floods ravaged the region. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 124 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

An aerial view shows fallen trees at the main entrance to the city of Lajeado, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024, after floods subsided. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew Monday as flood rescue efforts intensified and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva conceded authorities had not been "prepared" for a disaster of such magnitude.More than 600,000 people have been displaced by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks. At least 147 people have been killed and more than 800 injured in the deluge, and rescuers searched Monday in boats and on jet skis for 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

An aerial view shows a damaged replica of the Statue of Liberty due to rain at a department store chain in the main entrance to the city of Lajeado in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024, after floods subsided. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew Monday as flood rescue efforts intensified and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva conceded authorities had not been "prepared" for a disaster of such magnitude.More than 600,000 people have been displaced by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks. At least 147 people have been killed and more than 800 injured in the deluge, and rescuers searched Monday in boats and on jet skis for 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

An aerial view shows homes destroyed at the main entrance to the city of Lajeado, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024, after floods subsided. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew Monday as flood rescue efforts intensified and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva conceded authorities had not been "prepared" for a disaster of such magnitude.More than 600,000 people have been displaced by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks. At least 147 people have been killed and more than 800 injured in the deluge, and rescuers searched Monday in boats and on jet skis for 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

An aerial view shows a collapsed road at the main entrance to the city of Lajeado, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024, after floods subsided. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew Monday as flood rescue efforts intensified and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva conceded authorities had not been "prepared" for a disaster of such magnitude.More than 600,000 people have been displaced by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks. At least 147 people have been killed and more than 800 injured in the deluge, and rescuers searched Monday in boats and on jet skis for 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

An aerial view shows homes destroyed at the main entrance to the city of Lajeado, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024, after floods subsided. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew Monday as flood rescue efforts intensified and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva conceded authorities had not been "prepared" for a disaster of such magnitude.More than 600,000 people have been displaced by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks. At least 147 people have been killed and more than 800 injured in the deluge, and rescuers searched Monday in boats and on jet skis for 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

An aerial view shows homes destroyed at the main entrance to the city of Lajeado, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024, after floods subsided. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew Monday as flood rescue efforts intensified and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva conceded authorities had not been "prepared" for a disaster of such magnitude.More than 600,000 people have been displaced by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks. At least 147 people have been killed and more than 800 injured in the deluge, and rescuers searched Monday in boats and on jet skis for 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

An aerial view shows homes destroyed at the main entrance to the city of Lajeado, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024, after floods subsided. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew Monday as flood rescue efforts intensified and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva conceded authorities had not been "prepared" for a disaster of such magnitude.More than 600,000 people have been displaced by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks. At least 147 people have been killed and more than 800 injured in the deluge, and rescuers searched Monday in boats and on jet skis for 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Aerial view of Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A damaged car is seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Destroyed houses, damaged cars, branches, and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Destroyed houses, damaged cars, branches, and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Destroyed houses, branches, and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A military tank passes through a street covered with mud in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A damaged car is seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Branches and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Destroyed houses and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Damaged cars, branches, and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Destroyed houses and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Damaged cars, branches, and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A damaged car, branches, and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

TOPSHOT - Destroyed houses and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

TOPSHOT - A damaged car, branches, and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Destroyed houses and debris are seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

A destroyed house is seen in Cruzeiro do Sul following the devastating floods that hit the region in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. Rivers in south Brazil rose anew on the eve, as flood rescue efforts intensified. Up to now, heavy rains, flooding and mudslides that have ravaged the southern Rio Grande do Sul state for about two weeks have left 147 people killed, about 600,000 people displaced, more than 800 injured and 127 people reported missing. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva speaks during an interview with AFP in her office in Brasilia on May 14, 2024. The historic floods that have devastated southern Brazil in recent weeks show the country's need to "create resilient cities" to climate change, for which the world "is not prepared", Environment Minister Marina Silva said on May 14 during an interview with AFP. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP)