The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) began on Monday in Belém, Brazil, bringing together around 50,000 participants from more than 190 countries, including diplomats, policymakers, and climate experts, for the 11-day event in the Amazon region. However, the opening day was disrupted by heavy rain that caused flooding in several parts of the city, including Parque da Cidade, one of the main conference venues. The press center was among the affected areas, with videos of the flooding widely shared on social media. The sound of heavy rain also disrupted several press conferences, with UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi remarking that he was unable to hear questions being asked, as cited by Folha De S Paulo. Many social media users highlighted the iro

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