An extratropical cyclone struck Rio Grande do Sul in September 2023, killing at least 47 people and prompting a state of emergency declaration.
Key Facts
- Deaths
- At least 47
- Injuries
- 940
- Estimated damage
- 1.3 million USD
- Affected state
- Rio Grande do Sul
- Municipalities impacted
- At least 7 named municipalities
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
An extratropical cyclone brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in early September 2023. The storm generated conditions conducive to widespread flooding across multiple municipalities in the region.
The cyclone caused severe flooding across Rio Grande do Sul, affecting municipalities including Bento Gonçalves, Caxias do Sul, Lajeado do Bugre, and others. The disaster resulted in at least 47 deaths, 940 injuries, and approximately $1.3 million in material damage.
Governor Eduardo Leite declared a state of emergency in Rio Grande do Sul in response to the disaster. The event highlighted the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events and prompted coordinated emergency response efforts across the affected municipalities.
Human Cost
Each dot represents approximately 10,000 deaths. Total estimated: 47 (flood)