Brazil Flood: 24 people died due to rain havoc, floods, and landslides in Brazil; Relief and rescue operations underway

At least 24 people have died in flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in coastal areas of southeast Brazil. Relief and rescue work is still going on. News agency Reuters has given this information.

public life disrupted

Let me tell you, heavy rains have caused havoc in Brazil. Normal life has become completely busy. People are being shifted to safe places.

hundreds of people displaced

Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides in coastal areas of Brazil's southeast, killing 24 people and displacing hundreds of others, media reports said on Sunday, citing local officials.

rescuers searching for victims

Rescuers are searching for the victims. They are cleaning the roads. Landslides have also trapped countless tourists visiting Brazil's Carnival celebrations.

Confirmation of displacement of 566 people

The Sao Paulo state government confirmed 19 deaths and 566 displaced or homeless persons after more than 600 millimeters (23.62 in) of rain lashed the coast of Brazil's richest state. Weather forecasts show that heavy rains will continue in the coastal region of São Paulo, which could increase the death toll.

São Paulo state declared a 180-day state of disaster for six cities in what experts described as an unprecedented and extreme weather event.

The President will visit the main affected areas

Operations at Latin America's largest port of Santos were disrupted on Saturday amid wind gusts of more than 55 kilometers per minute (34.18 mph) and waves more than a meter high, according to a local news outlet. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on his social media account that he would visit the main affected areas on Monday.

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