Heavy rain kills 18 in Brazil

Torrential rains in Brazil's southern Sao Paulo state left at least 18 people dead, Report informs, citing DW.

At least nine people were wounded, and around 500 families had to abandon their residences. Several roads and highways were blocked.

At least 11 Sao Paulo municipalities registered landslides, flooding, overflowing rivers and falling trees, as well as damage to infrastructure, according to the state's fire department.