The Brazilian Civil Defence Agency disclosed that the death toll from heavy rains in the southern part of the country has climbed to 29, with at least 60 people missing.
According to Brazilian authorities, a state of emergency has been declared as the rescue team intensifies search for dozens of people reported to be missing.
Daily Post reports that soldiers and rescue teams have been working tirelessly to free families trapped in their homes and those stranded on rooftops in a bid to escape rising waters.
Federal authorities have deployed resources including aircraft, vehicles, and boats to aid in relief efforts.
The heavy rains have led to the destruction of infrastructure, cutting off entire communities, and prompting authorities to advise against traveling along state highways and to urge those in at-risk areas to evacuate.