In Brazil, 23 people died as a result of heavy rains

At least 23 people are reported to have died in Brazil after heavy rainfall.

After heavy rains, more than 5,000 were forced to leave their homes and evacuated to safer places.

This is reported by the Associated Press.

The states of Rio de Janeiro and Espiritu Santo were the most affected by the elements, with 8 and 15 deaths respectively.

More than 5 thousand residents in these two states were forced to leave their homes due to severe floods and landslides.