Almost 100 people died and dozens more went missing in northeastern Brazil, according to civil defense authorities, who took advantage of a break in the rains to search for survivors.
RECIFE, Brazil Torrential rains in northeastern Brazil have left at least 56 people dead and dozens missing, civil defense officials said Sunday, as rescuers capitalized on a lull in downpours to search for survivors.
AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN "As of this Sunday, 56 people were confirmed dead, an
The catastrophic weather has forced dozens to flee their homes in Brazil's northeastern Pernambuco state. A red alert has been issued in the city of Recife for Sunday as well.
The number of dead has mounted steadily over the weekend, including dozens in landslides, as heavy rains in northeastern Brazil caused rivers to overflow.
Torrential rains in northeastern Brazil have left at least 79 people dead and dozens missing, civil defense officials said Sunday, as rescuers capitalised on a lull in downpours to search for survivors.