NEW : Government approves millions of dollars in funding for flood victims . Twenty-nine people have lost their lives in Alagoas and more than 600 are missing , Agencia Brasil said . 46 dead , more than 150,000 residents homeless or displaced in two states . Comment: More than 18,000 homes damaged or destroyed in Alagoas state .
NEW : Government approves millions of dollars in funding for flood victims . 46 dead , more than 150,000 residents homeless or displaced in two states . Comment: More than 18,000 homes damaged or destroyed in Alagoas state .