Brazil: Flooding and landslides kill 36 people in Sao Paulo

Heavy rains in coastal areas of Brazil's southeast have caused flooding and landslides that killed 36 people and dislodged hundreds of others. The federal government determined the mobilization of several ministries to assist victims, restore infrastructure and start reconstruction work. Sao Paulo declared a 180-day state of calamity for six cities after extreme weather event.

Brazil – 680mm of Rain in 24 Hours Triggers Floods and Landslides in São Paulo, Dozens Killed https://t.co/7gPutac6W1 via @Flood_List pic.twitter.com/ZCmIdSagWk

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Weather forecasts showed heavy rains would continue in São Paulo’s coastal area, challenging civil defence and fire department rescue teams and raising the prospect of a higher death toll. 

Floods, landslides kill dozens in Brazil’s Sao Paulo #Floods #Storm #Brazil #SaoPaulo #Flooding #Rains #FlashFloods #Viral #Weather #Climate #SaoSebastiao #Ubatuba pic.twitter.com/rm5gYPGJMG

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Rescue workers continue to look for victims, reconnect isolated communities and clear roads, some of which remain blocked, trapping an undetermined number of tourists who traveled for Brazil's Carnival celebrations.