In Sao Paulo, 45 people have already died because of the rains. Author: rebellious youth
The death toll on the north coast of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo has risen to 45, with 49 people also missing due to heavy rains, the country’s media reported.
The search for rescue teams is mainly concentrated in the vicinity of San Sebastian, one of the areas most affected by the hurricane. About 2,500 people were evacuated from their homes.
The government of São Paulo considers this tragedy one of the largest in the history of the region. Governor Tarcisio de Freitas has issued a disaster decree in six cities: Ubatuba, San Sebastian, Caraguatatuba, Guaruja, Bertioga and Ilhabela.
We express our condolences to the residents of #Brazil and to the president @LulaOfficial for the loss of life during heavy rains in the state of São Paulo. count on solidarity #Cuba in this difficult set of circumstances. pic.twitter.com/lN6TQfO8WK
— Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez (@DiazCanelB) February 21, 2023
This Monday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed his condolences to the Brazilian people over this tragedy through his official Twitter account.
Source: Juventud Rebelde
