Brazil Flood Death Toll Rises to 64 in Ongoing Search Efforts

A government agency in Brazil warns of more extreme weather following floods and landslides in Minas Gerais state, with the death toll rising to 64 and five people still missing. Over 5,500 people have been displaced, and President Lula da Silva plans to visit the affected areas. Authorities have issued warnings of further inclement weather and potential risks of landslides, river overflows, and major flooding in the region. Scientists attribute the increase in extreme weather events to human-caused climate change. Greenpeace Brazil calls for better preparation to prevent future tragedies.

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