Floods and landslides are caused by heavy rains. For example, in the city of Bertioga, it rained 68.7 centimeters of water per day.
In the Brazilian state of São Paulo, at least 36 people have been killed in devastating floods and landslides caused by them.
However, according to the authorities, the number of victims is increasing.
In addition, hundreds of people have lost their homes.
A popular carnival was celebrated in Brazil over the weekend. The northern part of the state of São Paulo attracts a lot of tourists during Carnival.
Floods are caused by heavy rains. For example, in the city of São Sebastião, it rained up to 60 centimeters of water in a day.
The city authorities canceled the carnival celebrations after a 7-year-old girl was killed in a landslide.
The carnival in the town of Bertioga was also cancelled. 68.7 centimeters of water rained in the city per day.
A state of emergency has been declared in several cities due to floods and landslides.
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