At least 8 dead as heavy rain thrashes Brazil after long drought

A tree felled by strong winds as heavy rain hits a Sao Paulo neighborhood, Brazil, October 12, 2024. /AFP

At least eight people died after heavy rains in Brazil, authorities said on Saturday, as storms swept parts of the country following a severe drought that fueled a record wave of wildfires.

Central and southeastern Brazil have been pounded since Friday by winds reaching 100 kilometers per