The number of confirmed deaths in RS rises to 100, according to Civil Defense | National Newspaper

The number of confirmed deaths in RS rises to 100, according to Civil Defense

This Wednesday (8), the National Newspaper was in a place that symbolizes the spirit of solidarity of the people of Rio Grande do Sul at this time of crisis in the state: it is Sogipa – Sociedade de Ginástica Porto Alegre. This club was created 157 years ago by German immigrants. He trained and trains many Brazilian athletes. From the Brazilian Olympic team in Paris, there are already four judokas from the club and another athlete from athletics.

Sogipa prepared, spontaneously, to receive 300 people on Saturday (4). Porto Alegre City Hall then asked the club to welcome 450 people – and that was done. Sogipa is a club that has experience in this. During the huge flood in Porto Alegre – the biggest at that time, in 1941 – the club did the same thing: it received people. Members and athletes are mobilized as volunteers. They prepare meals, deliver clothes to these people.

The number of confirmed deaths in the country rose to 100 big River from the South, according to the latest Civil Defense update; 130 people are missing. 425 municipalities were affected and more than 230 thousand people are away from home. The level of Guaíba is 5.4 m.

It rained heavily during the afternoon of this Wednesday (8) in Porto Alegre. Rescue work on the Guaíba shore had to be suspended for a few hours due to the storm. The gusts of wind caused waves, which put teams in danger.

Salgado Filho Airport remains closed for undetermined time. A Federal Police team arrived at the scene in Porto Alegre and is already providing security at the airport, which is considered a strategic area. This Wednesday (8), The Brazilian air force announced the transfer of some commercial flights to Canoas Air Base.

In Porto Alegre, some teams will work overnight. At certain points, boats are removing residents from the Menino Deus and Cidade Baixa neighborhoods. A task force that has already rescued more than 500 people in the last two days, when water invaded the streets.