Brazil now The storm in Sao Paulo became the biggest in 100 years All cities are closed

According to the National Disaster Monitoring and Warning Center (Cemaden), 9. 5 million Brazilians live in areas at risk of landslides or floods, which are extremely frequent in this Latin American country. Authorities estimate that recent heavy rains have forced some 1, 717 people to flee their homes. Images published by local media show rivers of mud and debris, destroyed roads, sunken coastal roads and cars destroyed by fallen trees. More than 600 military and police officers are taking part in the rescue efforts. São Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas issued a decree declaring a state of emergency in six municipalities to facilitate the deployment of resources.