The floods and landslides that affected southeastern Brazil a week ago killed 64 people, according to the latest report released by authorities on Sunday, while one person was still missing. “So far, 64 dead have been confirmed”, among which “20 men, 17 women and 18 children have been identified”, indicate the authorities of the State of Sao Paulo.
Sao Sebastiao, a seaside resort located 200 km from Sao Paulo, received nearly 680 mm of rain in 24 hours, more than double the average monthly rainfall, and the highest cumulative volume in one day ever recorded in the country. Brazil, according to the authorities. A week after the storm, one person was still missing, according to the G1 news site citing Civil Defense.
Uncontrolled urbanization
More than 2,400 people have been displaced, according to an official report. The governor of Sao Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, admitted on Thursday that the population alert system by SMS messages was not sufficient and announced the installation of sirens in risk areas and the construction of housing for the without -shelter.
Experts blame, in addition to the effects of climate change, uncontrolled urbanization. In Brazil, 9.5 million people live in areas exposed to the risk of flooding and landslides.