BRASILIA, Brazil —
Landslides and flooding brought on by heavy rains killed a minimum of 19 individuals in Brazil’s most populous state Sunday, whereas excessive waters pressured some 500,000 households from their properties over the weekend, authorities stated.
Three individuals from the identical household died when a landslide destroyed their home within the metropolis of Embu das Artes, in response to the municipal authorities, whereas 4 different individuals have been rescued by firefighters.
4 kids died in Francisco Morato, Sao Paulo state Gov. Joao Doria stated, and the state authorities stated 4 different individuals died in Franco da Rocha. Deaths additionally have been reported in Ribeirao Preto and Jau.
Three of the deaths concerned individuals who have been swept away by floodwaters, the state fireplace division stated.
Doria used a helicopter to survey broken areas Sunday and introduced $2.8 million in help to affected cities.
Overflowing rivers pressured half 1,000,000 households to depart their properties, the state authorities stated. A number of roads and highways have been blocked.
Due to disruptions brought on by the rain, the town of Sao Paulo canceled scheduled vaccinations towards COVID-19.
Southeastern Brazil has been punished with heavy rains for the reason that begin of the 12 months, with 19 deaths recorded in Minas Gerais state earlier this month.
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