Rivers exceed flood levels and more than 200 people are out of their homes in RS. Around 460 people are homeless due to the rise of rivers and the constant rain that hits Rio Grande do Sul, according to the disaster shelter monitoring panel of the state's Department of Social Development. In Lajeado, the number reaches 201 people. The number of cities affected by the rains of recent days rose to 143 in a new update from the state Civil Defense this Wednesday morning (22). According to the agency, the damage was caused by intense rain, windstorms, hail, landslides, flooding and floods. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp There are also homeless people in Muçum (46), Estrela (45), Encantado (40), Santa Cruz do Sul (33), São Sebastião do Caí (31), Roca Sales (20), Passo Fundo (19), Cruzeiro do Sul (16) and Bom Retiro do Sul (10). In 12 hours, according to the Civil Defense, the accumulated rainfall reached 138 mm in the municipality of Marcelino Ramos, in the North of RS. In 24 hours, the volume of rain reached more than 200 mm in Paraí, in Serra Gaúcha. The Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul issued warnings of hydrological risk, which includes the rise in levels of streams and rivers. The Taquari and Caí rivers exceeded the flood level, a scenario that was not initially foreseen. The highest risk area, with a red warning, covers the Taquari and Caí valleys. Residents watch with concern water rising in the Navegantes neighborhood, in São Sebastião do Caí Mateus Bruxel/Agência RBS VIDEOS: Everything about RS