Brazil storm death toll rises to 57
The death toll from heavy rains that devastated coastal areas of Brazil's southeastern Sao Paulo state have reached 57 people, official figures showed. Massive downpours have caused landslides and flooding in coastal towns of Brazil's richest state since last weekend. The city of Sao Sebastiao bore the brunt of the human toll, with 56 of the reported deaths. The Sao Paulo state government said in a statement on Friday that more rains were expected while search and rescue efforts continued with dozens still missing. More than 4,000 people were forced from their homes, it added.
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