Brazil flooding, landslides kill at least 36

At least 36 people killed in flooding and landslides due to rain in Brazil Sao Paulo state.

The entire southeast neighborhoods are under water, flooded highways and cars destroyed by fallen trees, among other damage.

Over 228 people were left homeless and 338 others were evacuated in the coastal region north of the city of Sao Paulo.

Rescue crews are trying their best to help the raced to help the victims. The authorities are still not sure about the figure of how many people were missing or injured.

Sao Paulo state governor Tarcisio de Freitas declared a state of emergency in five towns.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Twitter that he will visit the area on Monday, reports AFP.

Extreme weather events by climate change are taking a heavy toll on Brazil.