The death toll from heavy rains in Brazilâs southern Rio Grande do Sul state jumped to 56 as of Saturday morning, according to the stateâs civil defense agency. Helicopters are being used to rescue residents on the rooftops who were isolated in their homes by the widespread flooding that has already displaced more than 30,000 people.
People rescued from rooftops in flood-stricken Brazilian state
The death toll from heavy rains in Brazilâs southern Rio Grande do Sul state jumped to 56 as of Saturday morning, according to the stateâs civil defense agency. Helicopters are being used to rescue residents on the rooftops who were isolated in their homes by the widespread flooding that has already displaced more than 30,000 people.