Last May, destructive floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, resulted in significant loss of life and infrastructure damage, particularly impacting the Olindo Flores school. With classes delayed due to a heatwave and inadequate conditions, 500 students have been forced to relocate. Quarai recorded record-breaking temperatures, causing over 60 municipalities to declare emergencies amid drought. Experts caution that these extreme weather events are likely interconnected with the climate crisis, indicating a concerning trend of increasing severity and frequency of such disasters, which significantly affects education and community resilience.
"More than 60 municipalities in the state have declared a state of emergency due to drought, underscoring the extreme climate challenges facing the region."
"Both the current heatwave and last year's floods are potentially linked to the climate crisis, highlighting the increasing frequency and intensity of such extreme events."
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