Flood in Brazil

On June 18, 2025, the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul was hit by severe flooding after intense rainfall exceeding 350 mm in some areas, leading to at least two deaths, widespread evacuations of over 2,600 people, and significant damage to infrastructure including roads, bridges, and power lines.

Flash floods and landslides struck multiple cities, prompting the deployment of Brazilian Army rescue teams.

Authorities cited improved preparedness since last year’s deadly floods, though the recurrence of such extreme weather highlights growing climate-related risks in the region.

Type of event
Flood
Location of event
Brazil
Date of Charter Activation
2025-06-18
Time of Charter Activation
18:53
Time zone of Charter Activation
UTC-03:00
Charter Requestor
CENAD
Activation ID
966
Project Management
Artur Matos (SGB - Serviço Geológico Brasileiro), Alexandre Junqueira Homem de Mello (INPE)
Value Adding
  • INPE,
  • CENAD/SEDEC,
  • Cesar Augusto Moraes Costa (INPE),
  • Camila Gonçalves dos Santos (UFRRJ),
  • Verónica Matilde Montenegro (CONAE),
  • Maria Nazarena Ramona Rojas (CONAE),
  • Karine Leal (INPE),
  • Brenda Rocha (INPE),
  • Rapid Mapping Service SERTIT (ICube SERTIT),
  • Igor Lisboa (CENSIPAM),
  • Bruno Mello (CENSIPAM),
  • Giovanna Albuquerque (CENSIPAM)

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