At least 12 dead & dozens missing after devastating torrential rain and flooding hit Brazil — RT

 

At least 12 people have lost their lives, and another two dozen are missing after rains, thunderstorms and subsequent flooding hit the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil.

Several landslides caused by the storm led to widespread destruction and blocked roads, and left many areas without electricity and communications.

The Civil Defense services have been quoted as saying that the rains that began on Wednesday and lasted until Thursday “caused damage and left people homeless in several municipalities.”

Local media are reporting that at least 11 municipalities have been affected, but the widespread destruction is making the damage difficult to estimate.