22/02/2023 03:50 (UTC)

Death toll from torrential rains in Brazil's São Paulo climbs to 46

Sao Sebastiao, Feb 21 (EFE).- The death toll from heavy rains in the coastal areas of Brazil’s Sao Paulo state rose from 40 to 46 on Tuesday while rescue teams continue searching for the 40 people missing, latest official figures showed.

São Sebastião was the hardest-hit, with 45 deaths reported. More than 680 millimeters of rainfall was recorded in 24 hours in this popular beach city. (Camera: SEBASTIÃO MOREIRA).

SHOT LIST: DESTRUCTION AFTER A LANDSLIDE DUE TO HEAVY RAINS IN SAO SEBASTIAO, SAO PAULO STATE, BRAZIL.

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Date: 22/02/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Disaster and accident » Meteorological disaster
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 57 seconds
Reference: 7001240947
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