Since mid-June 2025, persistent heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
According to the state’s Civil Defense, 5 casualties have been confirmed. More than 10,000 people have been evacuated, with 155 municipalities reporting damage. The water level of the Jacuí River in Cachoeira do Sul reached over 26 metres, surpassing the average level of 18 metres. These floods come just one year after Rio Grande do Sul was affected by its most severe floods on record.
Flooded areas along the Jacuí River in southern Brazil are visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-1 image acquired on 23 June 2025.
Open data from the Copernicus Services and Sentinel satellites provides reliable monitoring of flooding events. This information supports evidence-based decision-making for more effective response and recovery operations.
