Torrential rains in Brazil's Sao Paulo leave at least 19 people dead and about 500 families homeless, authorities say
Landslides and flooding from heavy rains in Sao Paulo state have killed at least 19 people, including seven children.
After flying over the affected areas on Sunday, governor Joao Doria announced he was releasing $2.7 million to help the 10 most affected cities and 645 municipalities in Brazil's most populous state, home to 46 million people.Of the victims, 11 died on Sunday after landslides buried several homes in cities in the interior of the state, local press said.
The federal government said in a statement from the Ministry of Regional Development that it is monitoring the situation.Brazil has been badly affected by several major weather-related disasters since the rainy season began in October. The hardest-hit municipalities around greater Sao Paulo included Aruja, Francisco Morato, Embu das Artes and Franco da Rocha.
Heavy rains were reported in the city of Sao Paulo, home to 12 million people, but without major incidents.
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