Death toll from heavy rains, flooding rises to 13 in southern Brazil
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Heavy rains in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul have caused widespread flooding, resulting in the confirmed deaths of 13 people so far with 21 still missing.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to fly over the affected areas and meet with Governor Eduardo Leite later on Thursday in Santa Maria, which has seen three deaths, the most so far in one place.
Leite declared a state of public calamity, citing the risk faced by the state as a result of climate events.
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