In a devastating turn of events, severe flooding caused by heavy rain has wreaked havoc in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul. The flooding has resulted in 75 confirmed deaths and 103 individuals still missing, leaving families stranded on their rooftops in desperate need of rescue.

The capital city of Porto Alegre has been particularly hard-hit, with the Guaíba River reaching a record level of 17.4 feet. This unprecedented crisis has affected the city's 1.4 million residents, leaving them without water and power. Currently, 839,000 houses in the area are without water and 421,000 houses are without electricity, according to the governor's office.

The impact of the ongoing flooding is massive, with over 707,000 people directly affected and more than 105,000 people evacuated from their homes. Tragically, at least 20,000 people have lost their homes due to the floods.

Authorities have called this the worst flood to hit the area in over eight decades, surpassing the historic deluge in 1941 that brought devastation to the region. The situation is further worsened by the continuation of heavy rain, which is forecasted to persist until Tuesday.

In response to the dire circumstances, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has made a second visit to Rio Grande do Sul to witness the widespread damage and provide support to the victims. The environmental crisis has left the entire nation shocked and concerned about the safety and well-being of those affected.

As the search and rescue efforts continue to locate the missing individuals and provide aid to those stranded, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of the residents and mitigating the damage caused by the relentless flooding.