Brazil Floods: 130 Missing Despite Rescue Efforts, Horse Stranded on Roof Awaits Help

At least 100 people have died and about 130 are missing in a major flood that occurred in Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. Heavy rains that began in late April caused the Guaiba Lake in the region to overflow, submerging a wide area, including the city of Porto Alegre.

In Porto Alegre, the main affected area, a recent video captured a horse standing alone on the roof of a house. It is presumed that the horse was separated from its owner due to the sudden flood and took refuge on the roof.

When this video was released on broadcast and social media, there were reactions mixed with worry, such as "The horse needs to be rescued quickly" and "But it's big, so rescue might be difficult." Currently, the horse is reportedly still stranded on the roof, and the Porto Alegre city authorities are reportedly reviewing appropriate rescue measures.

Meanwhile, it is estimated that about 2 million residents have suffered significant damage as some Brazilian towns have been completely submerged due to this massive flood. In particular, the lake water began to flow into the city from the afternoon of the 2nd, and the water level is still reportedly at a dangerous level.

Although the Brazilian authorities have deployed military personnel for rapid rescue operations, many people are still reported missing. There are also forecasts that it will take about 30 days for the lake water level to drop to a safe level, raising concerns that the damage may worsen in the future.