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Death toll in Brazil floods, landslides reaches nearly 60

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 26 Feb 2023 12:24
1 Min Read

Sao Paolo authorities estimate that over 760 people were left homeless due to the destructive floods and landslides. 

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  • Nearly 60 Dead in Brazil Following Heavy Floods, Landslides
    Search and rescue efforts on the slope in Barra do Sahy, in São Sebastião following landslides, Feb. 22, 2023. (Sao Paolo State Government)

Brazilian sources reported on Sunday that the death toll in Brazil's destructive floods and landslides has almost reached 60 in the state of Sao Paolo. 

Just one day ago, Brazil's G1 news portal said that the death toll had reached 59, with 53 of the fatalities registered in the municipality of Sao Sebastiao alone.

With over 150 people involved in rescue operations, evacuations and the search for victims have been underway for the past seven days.

Sao Paolo authorities estimate that over 760 people were left homeless due to the destructive floods and landslides. 

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About 1,730 people were evacuated from the affected areas. 

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At least 57 people are confirmed dead in rain-triggered landslides in Brazil's Sao Paulo state as of Saturday. Rescuers are racing against time, searching for dozens of people feared trapped under mountains of mud. The rain has been pouring for a week. #SaoPaulo #Brazil pic.twitter.com/flWQXSIoAO

— CGTN Global Watch (@GlobalWatchCGTN) February 26, 2023

Massive destruction due to #floods and #landslides in #Brazil, 60 people died #BrazilFloods #PrayForBrazil pic.twitter.com/FwXk5UY8tQ

— Rozana Spokesman (@RozanaSpokesman) February 26, 2023

The Governor of Sao Paolo, Tarcisio Gomes de Freitas, declared a state of emergency in several municipalities across the governorate. 

Read more: Bolsonaro vows return to Brazil in March to lead 'opposition': WSJ

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