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At least 23 individuals have actually died in Brazil and more than 30 are missing out on after torrential rain and landslides hit coastal areas in the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
The death toll is expected to increase further as firefighters and rescue crews are continuing to look for missing people.
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Worst hit is São Paulo state, where at least 18 deaths have actually been reported.
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In the Guarujá town, a number of houses were swept away by landslides.
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Regional homeowners are assisting the firemens in the search and clean-up operation.
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A variety of roads have been blocked by landslides and falling trees.
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Homeowners are desperate to salvage whatever possessions they can.
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