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The death toll from floods and landslides in Brazil has risen to at least 50. In the country’s southeastern city of São Sebastião alone, 49 people died over Carnival weekend, the São Paulo state government said on Thursday (local time). ). Another death was reported from Ubatuba.

According to this data, 38 victims have been identified so far, including 13 men, 12 women and 13 children, both residents and tourists. Dozens are still missing. More than 2,250 people were displaced by the rain and its devastating effects, and about 1,800 lost their homes.

Heavy rain since Saturday has caused flooding and landslides on the Atlantic coast of the state of São Paulo, a popular destination for vacationers fleeing Carnival. According to the government of São Paulo, more than 600 millimeters of precipitation fell in 24 hours – one of the largest amounts of precipitation in Brazil in such a short time.

More than 500 firefighters and other rescue workers were looking for more victims. Some cities canceled carnival celebrations. Teams also worked to clear blocked roads. According to the Brazilian news agency Agência Brasil, the affected cities suffered from theft and excessive prices. (aeg/sda/dpa)