Rio Grande do Sul is in a situation of public calamity due to heavy rains that have been hitting the state since last week. Even in the face of tragedy, residents are still victims of the actions of criminals. In recent days, individuals have invaded markets, stores and pharmacies and taken products from the shelves. More than 80 people lost their lives and more than 100 are missing.
VIOLENCE: In the city of Arroio do Meio, a man was killed after being hit with a skewer used on barbecue grills. Mayor Danilo Bruxel (PP), said he had notified the Military Brigade Tactical Force to reinforce security in the municipality. In Lajedo, another person was shot and taken to a hospital.
In Porto Alegre, several businesses were also invaded. A Grêmio product store, located in the club’s arena, was looted on Saturday (4). In Canoas, armed men on boats and jet skis have robbed abandoned houses. Furthermore, scammers take advantage of the situation and divert donations sent to Gauchos. Governor Eduardo Leite (PSDB) lamented and said that “in the midst of so much solidarity, there are profiteers who use people’s sensitivity.”
TRAGEDY: The number of deaths due to the storms that hit Rio Grande do Sul rose to 83, according to the bulletin released by the Civil Defense on Monday afternoon (6). Another 4 deaths are being investigated. In addition, there are 111 missing and 291 injured people.
According to the Civil Defense survey, there are 149.3 thousand people away from home, 20 thousand in shelters and 129.2 thousand homeless (in the homes of family or friends). In total, 364 of the state’s 496 municipalities recorded some type of problem, affecting 873 thousand people.
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