Monday, June 21, 2010

Disasters 2010: Flooding In Brazil Leaves 38 Dead And 1000 Missing

There is heavy flooding in northeastern Brazil due to heavy rains over the weekend. The flooding has left 38 people confirmed dead and 1000 unaccounted for.

The state of Alagoas suffered more than other areas where at least 26 people were killed. There were at least 12 more fatalities in Pernambuco state.

At least 500 people were missing from Uniao dos Palmares. At least 40,000 people are reported homeless from the flooding.

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