
At least 18 dead as heavy rain triggers floods and landslides in Brazil
CNN
At least 18 people, including seven children, have died since Friday after heavy rain battered São Paulo, triggering floods and landslides across the Brazilian state.
Around 500 people have also been displaced, according to a statement released by the State Civil Defense, and five people are still missing.
Authorities have deployed a working group of firefighters, military police and civil defense personnel to support the mayors of the cities that have been impacted, said São Paulo Governor João Doria on Sunday.

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