Death toll from flooding in Brazil rises to 40

At least 40 people have died and another 40 people remain missing as a result of a devastating rainfall that struck Sao Paulo. In a number of localities in the state of Sao Paulo, electricity and water supply, as well as cellular communications, were disrupted. It is reported that the flood affected water, electricity and phone services. The highway are blocked by landslides and floodwaters. According to the Brazilian Civil Defense Service, a state of emergency has been declared in six municipalities.