Heavy rains in coastal areas of Brazil's southeast have caused flooding and landslides that killed 36 people and displaced hundreds of others, according to a statement from Sao Paulo state authorities.
Posted: Feb 20, 2023 7:18 AM EST | Last Updated: 4 hours ago
Weather forecasts show heavy rains will continue in Sao Paulo's coastal area, challenging civil defence and fire department rescue teams and raising the prospect of a higher death toll. The federal government mobilized several ministries to assist victims, restore infrastructure and start reconstruction work.
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