Cities cancel Carnival festivities as rescue workers search for victims and clear roads
Damage caused by heavy rains in São Sebastião in São Paulo state, Brazil on Sunday. At least three dozen people died when flooding and landslides hit parts of São Paulo state.Damage caused by heavy rains in São Sebastião in São Paulo state, Brazil on Sunday. At least three dozen people died when flooding and landslides hit parts of São Paulo state.Mon 20 Feb 2023 05.
The SP-55 highway blocked by a landslide in the municipality of Ubatuba on the north coast of the state of São Paulo.The federal government mobilised several ministries to assist victims, restore infrastructure and start reconstruction work. The northern coast of São Paulo state is a frequent Carnival destination for wealthy tourists who prefer to stay away from massive street parties in big cities.
On Monday, the São Paulo governor, Tarcísio de Freitas, was expected to meet federal officials as they coordinated the response to the tragedy.
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