At least eight people have been confirmed dead, and thousands stranded without power after violent storms ravaged central and southeastern Brazil on Friday.
The storms come after the country experienced its worst-ever drought, intensifying the impact of the severe weather.
According to Brazil’s National Institute of Meteorology, winds reached speeds of up to 100 km/h (60 mph), with some areas receiving as much as 10 cm (4 in) of rain in a single day.
The state of São Paulo, Brazil’s most populous region, has been hardest hit, with seven fatalities reported.
The deaths were primarily caused by falling trees and collapsing infrastructure due to the intense winds and heavy rainfall.
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