Background: RS is an agricultural and industrial state (cattle ranching, soy, wine, machinery) with its capital Porto Alegre.
Population: ≈ 11 million.
Culture strongly influenced by European immigration (German, Italian, Polish) and gaúcho traditions.
Major event 2024–2025:
The historic floods of May 2024 (extreme storms caused by climate change) were the worst disaster in the state's history.
→ Approximately 180 deaths, hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and enormous damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and cities (especially Vale do Taquari and Porto Alegre).
Current situation (December 2025)
Recovery: Roads, bridges, and mobility largely restored in record time (with federal support), but the reconstruction of homes and the economy is slow and uneven.
Another extreme weather event: 2025 will see severe drought (La Niña effect) and, at the same time, intense storms.
Recently (December 2025), warnings and damage due to heavy rain, winds over 90 km/h, fallen trees, flooded streets, and destelhamentos in several cities (including Porto Alegre, Rio Pardo, and Piratini).
Politics/governance: Governor Eduardo Leite continues to focus on climate adaptation, security, and economic recovery.
There is criticism of the slow pace of prevention and federal support.
In short: RS is still trying to fully recover from the 2024 disaster, while in 2025 it will again face fluctuating extremes (from drought to storms).
The state remains vulnerable to climate change.
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