A man was killed in the inclement weather in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia, bringing the death toll to 18 since early November in the region, where 37 municipalities were flooded, local authorities said on Sunday.
Bahia firefighters have confirmed the death of a 60-year-old man, who drowned in a river in the southern municipality of Aurelino Leal, according to the G1 news site.
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The critical situation due to the rains in the region has worsened in the last hours.
Thirty-seven municipalities have been submerged, Governor Rui Costa, who flew over the affected areas, told G1.
The day before, local authorities had reported 19 municipalities affected by the floods.
11,000 people evacuated
On Sunday, a joint operation between the Federal State and the State of Bahia mobilizing personnel, helicopters and equipment to come to the aid of thousands of residents trapped by the floods was underway, with the cooperation of other States such as those of Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo and Sao Paulo.
Friday, Civil Protection said more than 11,000 people had been evacuated and 4,200 others directly taken care of by the authorities after having to abandon their homes.
