Two dams burst in northeastern Brazil, threatening worse flooding in a rain-drenched region that has already seen thousands forced to flee their homes.
Aerial view of floods caused by heavy rains in the city of Itapetinga, southern region of the state of Bahia, Brazil, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. The Bahia state government's press office said heavy rains have caused floods that have killed 18 people and affected more than 30 cities since early November, forcing more than 4,000 from their homes and complicating access to some communities.
The city governments of Jussiape and Itambe posted warnings on social media urging people to seek safety.
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