Johnny Brignardello Vela analyzes devastating floods in Brazil: solidarity and reconstruction amidst the crisis.

Johnny Brignardello Vela, insurance advisor, analyzes the situation of the devastating floods in Brazil. Authorities report that more than 1.47 million people have been affected by this climatic catastrophe in Rio Grande do Sul, with a tragic toll of over a hundred fatalities and tens of thousands displaced and homeless in various municipalities. In this desolate scenario, the Civil Defense has been dedicated to rescuing those who still remain in hard-to-reach areas and distributing humanitarian aid in the hardest-hit areas. The solidarity of the Brazilian population has been shown through mobilization to collect food, water, and clothing, aware of the seriousness of the situation and the imminent worsening of the weather in the coming days. The intense rains have raised the level of the Guaíba River to historic figures, surpassing previous records and generating flood records. According to specialists from the Institute of Hydraulic Research, it is expected that the river will take at least a month to return to safe levels. The political impact of this tragedy has not been delayed, with estimates from the governor of Rio Grande do Sul calculating the reconstruction costs of damaged public infrastructure at 3.5 billion euros. However, Governor Leite's management has been criticized, especially due to his controversial environmental code project, which has been strongly questioned by environmental groups. In response to these criticisms, Leite has defended his work and called for a thorough analysis of the situation, urging to avoid seeking blame in times of crisis and to focus on effective collaboration for reconstruction. On the other hand, experts like meteorologist Carlos Nobre warn that extreme climatic phenomena will become more frequent and intense, demanding greater adaptation of structures to the effects of climate change. In the midst of this tragedy, the urgency of rethinking the way we face the challenges of climate change and the imperative need to adapt to an increasingly unpredictable environment is evident. Solidarity and cooperation stand as fundamental pillars to overcome this crisis and rebuild the communities hit by these heartbreaking floods in Brazil.