Rio Grande do Sul Storms Displace 2,686 Across 117 Towns

The cold front that swept Rio Grande do Sul on 7–9 August 2026 left 2,686 displaced, 117 municipalities affected, and one dead. Here's why this storm, unlike the 2024 floods, is a smaller — but still sobering — chapter in the state's battle with extreme weather. The post Rio Grande do Sul Storms Displace 2,686 Across 117 Towns appeared first on The Rio Times.