Authorities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil report that at least 11 people have died as a result of an extratropical cyclone that hit the area on Friday.
In a news release, the government of Rio Grande do Sul stated that 20 more people had gone missing as a result of the storm's severe rains and that helicopter searches are currently being conducted in flooded communities.
The town of Caraa, which has a population of about 8,000, was one of the worst affected along the path of the hurricane.
As of Friday night, Maquine, a municipality on the eastern coast, had received around a foot of rain, authorities said.
Many residents in affected areas have taken shelter in outdoor sports facilities in their towns. The authorities have issued a warning for a risk of landslides in several areas.
Rio Grande do Sul’s governor, Eduardo Leite says authorities have carried out 2,400 rescues in the last two days.
In a news release, the government of Rio Grande do Sul stated that 20 more people had gone missing as a result of the storm's severe rains and that helicopter searches are currently being conducted in flooded communities.
The town of Caraa, which has a population of about 8,000, was one of the worst affected along the path of the hurricane.
As of Friday night, Maquine, a municipality on the eastern coast, had received around a foot of rain, authorities said.
Many residents in affected areas have taken shelter in outdoor sports facilities in their towns. The authorities have issued a warning for a risk of landslides in several areas.
Rio Grande do Sul’s governor, Eduardo Leite says authorities have carried out 2,400 rescues in the last two days.
