At least 27 people have died because of the extratropical cyclone in several cities in southern Brazil. More than 1,600 people have become homeless, authorities said on Wednesday.

At least 27 people have died because of the extratropical cyclone in several cities in southern Brazil. More than 1,600 people have become homeless, authorities said on Wednesday. Since Monday night, the storm has struck more than 60 cities. Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite said the death toll was the state's highest due to a climate event. Leite mentioned 15 deaths occurred in the same house in Mucum, a city of 50,000 residents. He said one of those killed was a woman who was swept away by heavy torrents during a rescue attempt. "The wire broke, and she and a rescuer fell. Unfortunately, the woman did not survive and the rescuer is seriously injured," he stated. ALSO READ | '21st century belongs to Asia', declares PM Modi at ASEAN Summit On Wednesday, the rescue efforts expanded with helicopters headed to the Rio Pardo Valley. The search and rescue teams worked more in regions around the Taquari Valley, located 150 kilometres northwest of the state capital, Porto Alegre, which recorded the most victims and damage due to the flood and storm. More heavy rains will batter the state's central-south region, sparing the worst-hit areas, CNBC reported. The authorities continued flooding warnings for the Jacui Cai and Taquari rivers. Some videos showed people on the top of their houses, pleading for help as rivers overflowed their banks and wide avenues turned into fast-moving streams. ALSO READ | California court blocks school district's transgender parent disclosure policy After the storm had passed, TV footage revealed a goat hanging from an electrical line, indicating how high the water rose. According to reports, while many victims died of electrical shock, some were trapped in their vehicles. Mucum City Hall advised the citizens to store supplies for the next 72 hours. Leite described the cyclone as "an absolutely out of the ordinary event." The flooding also hit Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria on Tuesday, killing at least seven people, AP reported. However, it is not the first time an extratropical storm has hit Rio Grande do Sul. In June, a cyclone killed at least 16 people and caused damage in 40 cities, among which many were around Porto Alegre. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Brazil: Extratropical cyclone kills at least 27 people, leaves 1,600 homeless

The extreme weather in the south of the country has displaced more than 3,700 people with more flooding anticipated. 1 min. Torrential rain and winds caused by an extratropical cyclone have left at least 21 people dead in southern Brazil, officials said Tuesday, September 5, warning more flooding may be coming

Brazil: Extratropical cyclone kills at least 21 people

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