PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali recently expressed solidarity, and conveyed his sympathy to the President and people of Brazil following the recent tragedies that saw the loss of lives.

In a correspondence to Brazilian President Luis Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva, President Ali, on behalf of the government and people of Guyana, conveyed sympathies to the government and people of Brazil in the wake of the recent heavy rainfall and flooding that occurred in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

“We are deeply saddened at the news of the loss of lives, the displacement of people, and the widespread destruction caused by severe flooding in that region,” the letter stated.

Against this backdrop, the Head of State expressed solidarity with the People of Brazil, and noted that he is confident that the determined and resilient spirit of the Brazilian people will triumph over the unfortunate tragedy.

Severe floods in the Rio Grande do Sul state have thus far killed over 60 people, and left over 100 injured, according to reports by US-based CBS News.

Rainfall in the region began last Monday, and was expected to last throughout the weekend, and result in 11.8 inches of rain in some areas. This is, reportedly, the fourth such environmental disaster in a year following floods in July, September and November 2023.