Flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Sao Paulo state, Brazil, over the traditional Carnival weekend have left at least 36 people dead, local authorities reported Sunday. The worst affected areas are Vaz de Melo, São José do Barreiro and São Simão in the southeast region of the state. The torrential rains began late on Friday, causing rivers to swell and leading to large-scale flooding. The floods affected hundreds of families, some of whom were forced to flee while others were trapped in their homes. Videos posted on social media showed cars being swept away and houses collapsing under the strain of the floods. According to the Sao Paulo fire brigade, at least 36 people were killed, including eight members of two families who were swept away when their car was engulfed by the waters in Vaz de Melo. The Sao Paulo Civil Defense Office has put in place an emergency plan to address the situation and has deployed teams to the affected areas to provide assistance. The Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff expressed her condolences to the families of the victims on Twitter and said that the "huge" tragedy required an "exceptional response". She added that the Brazilian National Force (FNB) had been dispatched to assist in the rescue and aid efforts. The Brazilian government has declared a state of emergency in five municipalities in the Southeast region, releasing funds for the recovery effort. The government has also allocated funds for the families of the victims in order to provide financial assistance for funeral expenses and for rebuilding their homes. The meteorological institute, Inmet, has warned of further heavy rains over the coming days, which could cause more flooding in the affected areas. The National Institute of Meteorology has warned the population to take all necessary precautions, while the Civil Defense Office has urged people to not enter flooded areas. The flooding and landslides that have occurred in Sao Paulo over the weekend have been described as the worst in the state’s history. The region has experienced extreme weather conditions in the past two years, with heavy storms and flash flooding, but this weekend’s disaster has been particularly devastating. The Sao Paulo fire brigade has put in place an extensive rescue and aid effort, while the national Civil Defense office has deployed teams to the affected areas. The Brazilian government has declared a state of emergency in five municipalities and allocated funds for the victims and their families. Inmet has warned of more heavy rains and urged the population to take all necessary precautions to avoid another major disaster. The floods have caused significant destruction and loss of life, with the government and local authorities doing all they can to address the situation. It is unclear when the affected areas will recover, however, local authorities are working hard to provide relief to those affected by the floods, as well as ensuring that further destruction is avoided. In the meantime, the Brazilian government and the international community stand ready to provide assistance to the affected communities and their families. The events of this weekend in Brazil have been tragic, with heavy rains and flooding resulting in devastation and the loss of life across Sao Paulo state. The Brazilian government has declared a state of emergency and has allocated funds for the victims and their families, while teams have been deployed to the affected areas to provide assistance. The Civil Defense Office has warned people to take all necessary precautions when facing floods, while the federal government has sought support from the international community. As the rain continues and more floods become possible, local authorities and the population must be prepared and proactive in order to minimize destruction and loss of life. This catastrophe has been described as the worst in Sao Paulo history and the Brazilian government, local authorities and the international community must all work together to ensure that the affected communities receive the support they need and that the situation does not worsen. The events of the weekend are a reminder of the need for us all to be aware of the potential dangers of extreme weather and to take all necessary precautions.
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