Imagine being homeless at Christmas...
For most of us the festive period is a time to relax and enjoy being with our families, but for hundreds of thousands of people around the country Christmas merely underlines an uncertain future. It's pretty sad what all those people are having to deal with.
Rescue efforts are being stepped up in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, where floods have left 110 people dead and some 53,000 homeless.
The federal government and other states are sending aid, including helicopters to reach stranded residents.
The heavy rainfall of recent days also caused landslides that have destroyed homes and blocked roads in the region.
Eight towns have been cut off by the flood waters while more than 160,000 people are without electricity.
As many as 50 people were still missing in small cities and towns across Santa Catarina state, where torrential weekend rains far surpassed records going back to 1961.
Rain was still falling in Blumenau on Tuesday, and forecasters said it would probably continue until Friday.
The heavy rainfall of recent days also caused landslides that have destroyed homes and blocked roads in the region.
Eight towns have been cut off by the flood waters while more than 160,000 people are without electricity.
As many as 50 people were still missing in small cities and towns across Santa Catarina state, where torrential weekend rains far surpassed records going back to 1961.
Rain was still falling in Blumenau on Tuesday, and forecasters said it would probably continue until Friday.
In addition, brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced he will release nearly 700 million reais ($350 million) on Wednesday.
Map of Santa Catarina State
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