NEW : The death toll from the flooding grew to 46 Thursday , and more than 150,000 people have been left homeless or displaced , according to the government-run Agencia Brasil news service . Government approves millions of dollars in funding for flood victims . 46 dead , More than 18,000 residents homeless or displaced in 46 states . More than 18,000 people still missing . 46 homes damaged or destroyed in Rio Largo state .
NEW : Government approves millions of dollars in funding for flood victims . 46 dead , More than 18,000 residents homeless or displaced in 46 states . More than 18,000 people still missing . 46 homes damaged or destroyed in Rio Largo state .