VOICED : Diez muertos por intensas lluvias en estado brasileño de Minas Gerais

Heavy rains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, have caused significant damage, resulting in numerous deaths and displacements. The government has warned of more intense precipitation. Since the start of the rainy season, many have died, and thousands have been displaced. The region is in a state of emergency, with historical flooding trends worsening each year. Experts attribute these emergencies to the South Atlantic convergence zone, La Niña, and the climate crisis.

What was one of the immediate consequences of the heavy rains in Minas Gerais?

• Thousands of people affected

• Increased tourism

• Decrease in rainfall

• Improved infrastructure

How many municipalities in Minas Gerais are in a state of emergency due to the rains?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 145

What natural phenomenon is partly responsible for the intense rainfall in Minas Gerais?

• El Niño

• La Niña

• Monsoon

• Hurricane

What is the trend observed in the flooding events over the years in Minas Gerais?

• They are staying the same

• They are becoming less severe

• They are occurring less frequently

• They are becoming more severe

What is the South Atlantic convergence zone known for?

• Reducing humidity

• Provoking intense rainfall

• Bringing cold weather

• Causing droughts