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Hundreds of homes remain submerged, and roads are still flooded after torrential rains in the northwest of the Brazilian state of Acre triggered severe flooding in the region. The Acre River underwent a complete transformation of its landscape in a short period. On February 15, its level in the city of Assis Brazil was just over 7 meters. By the 22nd, in just one day, the level rose by almost 6 meters. In the capital, Rio Branco, the level of the Acre River reached meters. The floods have affected 100,000 people, forcing over 24,000 individuals across the state to evacuate their homes. Four fatalities have been recorded. Emergency situations have been declared in 19 out of 22 municipalities in the state. In the municipality of Jordão, 80% of the urban area is underwater. The region is without electricity, and school activities have been suspended. Water has destroyed crops. Search and rescue operations are underway in flooded areas. Civil defense coordinator Sebastião emphasized the i
