Heavy rains in the southeast of Brazil increased the loss of life in the flood and landslide disaster in the state of Sao Paulo. State officials announced that the number of people who lost their lives in the flood and landslide disaster increased to 44. It was stated that 43 people who lost their lives were from the city of Sao Sebastiao.
The government said that about 2,500 people are still displaced or homeless, and that rescue efforts are continuing.
RIO CARNIVAL CANCELED
Due to the landslides caused by heavy rains, the celebrations to be held within the framework of the Rio Carnival in Sao Sebastiao, Ubatuba, Ilhabela and Bertioga were canceled. (UAV)