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Updated March 4th, 2020 at 11:45 IST

Brazil storm sparks landslides, killing many

A storm that pummeled Brazil's southeastern coast early Tuesday caused landslides and killed at least 16 people. Dozens more were missing.

Brazil storm sparks landslides, killing many
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A storm that pummeled Brazil's southeastern coast early Tuesday caused landslides and killed at least 16 people. Dozens more were missing. The deaths occurred in the cities of Guaruja, Santos and Sao Vicente of Sao Paulo state, with the former hardest hit, according to a statement from its civil defence office.

"There is no way to live in this place again," said Laercio Fiel da Silva resident of Guaruja from where 200 people have been displaced.

Brazil's southeast region has been hit by heavy rains this year, causing recurrent floods and landslides.

The worst instance came in January when dozens perished in landslides in the interior state of Minas Gerais.

Some parts of Rio de Janeiro were flooded on Sunday and Monday, and several people died, according to local firefighters.

Further, state authorities said more than 5,000 people had been forced from their homes.

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Published March 4th, 2020 at 11:45 IST

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