The threat of disasters is not stopping in Brazil:Floods and landslides wreak havoc after heavy rains in Sao Paulo, 19 dead, many missing
Floods and landslides caused by heavy rains have wreaked havoc in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. At least 19 people died, including 7 children. This information has been given on Sunday by the officials looking after the work related to the security of the citizens. So Paulo officials say nine people have been injured, while four are missing. Apart from this, about 500 families have had to leave their homes. Sao Paulo Governor Joao Doria on Sunday took stock of the flooded areas and said he had approved 15 million reais ($2.79 million) in emergency aid for the affected cities. A statement from the federal government's Ministry of Regional Development said it was monitoring the situation. The most affected areas around So Paulo include Aruja, Francisco Morato, Embu das Artes and Franco da Rocha.