Deadly flooding hits Brazil, displaces thousands and kills 18
Heavy flooding has left at least 18 people dead and more than 280 injured in the northeast region of Brazil, officials say.
The floods have affected nearly 40 cities throughout the state of Bahia, Governor Rui Costa told reporters in the city of Ilheus, one of the worst-hit.
"This is a massive tragedy. I can't remember seeing anything like this in Bahia's recent history, given the amount of cities and houses involved. It's truly terrifying, there are so many houses and streets that are completely under water," Mr Costa said.
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Heavy rains have caused floods that have killed 18 people and affected more than 30 cities. CNN
More than 35,000 people have been forced from their homes, according to Bahia's civil defence and protection agency.
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Families place furniture on the roofs of their houses flooded due to floods caused by heavy rains in Brazil. CNN
In the city of Itambé, heavy rains caused a dam to break late on Saturday, raising fears and concerns of more flooding.
Brazil's meteorological and natural disaster monitoring agencies warn there is a risk of additional floods and landslides in Bahia, with the possibility of rainfall continuing until at least Tuesday, according to Agencia Brasil.
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