Heavy Rains in Brazil Kill 10 on Sao Paulo Coast

A storm that savaged the south-east coast of Brazil early Tuesday triggered landslides and killed at least ten people.

According to a notice from its civil defense agency, the deaths took place in the towns of Guaruja, Santos and Sao Vicente, State of Sao Paulo. One individual remains missing in the region.

This year heavy rains disciplined the southeastern area of Brazil, triggering repeated flooding and landslides. The worst-case came in January when dozens of people perished in landslides in Minas G's interior province.

Some parts of Rio de Janeiro were flooded on Sunday and Monday, and several people died, according to local firefighters. Further, state authorities said in a statement more than 5,000 people had been forced from their homes.

Residents are growing frustrated, and one threw mud at Rio's Mayor Marcelo Crivella's head as he spoke to reporters on Monday.

Moderate to strong rain was expected to continue Tuesday along Sao Paulo's coast, according to the civil defense office.

Source: AP