The death toll from heavy rains that devastated coastal areas of Brazil's southeastern Sao Paulo state reached 48 people, official figures showed on Wednesday, but dozens were still missing as search and rescue efforts continued.
"We are currently working with a tally of at least 38 missing people," Sao Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas told reporters as weather forecasters cautioned more rain was expected later in the day.
Massive downpours have caused landslides and flooding since last weekend in coastal towns of Brazil's richest state, so far hit by more than 600 millimeters of rain, the highest cumulative figure ever in the country. The number of casualties rose from 46 reported a day earlier, the Sao Paulo state government said in a statement.
The city of Sao Sebastiao, located some 200 km from Sao Paulo, bore the brunt of the human toll, with 47 of the reported deaths. But nearby towns such as Ilhabela, Caraguatatuba, Bertioga and Ubatuba were also heavily affected.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Death toll from devastating Brazil downpours rises to 44The death toll from heavy rains that devastated coastal areas of Brazil's southeastern Sao Paulo state rose to 44 people, according to a state government statement on Tuesday.
Weiterlesen »
Death toll from Brazil downpours rises to 46; more rain forecastThe death toll from heavy rains that devastated coastal areas of Brazil's southeastern Sao Paulo state rose to 46 people on Tuesday, according to officials, with more precipitation expected.
Weiterlesen »
Brazil continues search for dozens missing after deadly floodsRescuers in southeastern Brazil scramble to find people still missing after record rainfalls over the weekend caused flooding and mudslides, killing dozens
Weiterlesen »
Death toll from Brazil rains hits 40; Lula calls for safer housingThe death toll from devastating rainfall in southeastern Brazil rose to 40 on Monday, official figures showed, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the region and said homes should no longer be built in areas at risk of landslides and major floods.
Weiterlesen »
Death toll from Brazil downpours hits 48, more rain expectedThe death toll from heavy rains that devastated coastal areas of Brazil's southeastern Sao Paulo state reached 48 people, official figures showed on Wednesday, as weather forecasters cautioned more rain was expected later in the day.
Weiterlesen »