Death toll from flooding in southern Brazil reaches 116 ; 31 people missing . The death toll rose to 117 on Monday as the floods hit parts of Brazil's southeastern state of Espirito Santo, where residents were forced out of their homes and into makeshift shelters. Lula flew over some of the flooded areas last week and proclaimed the disaster one of the worst in the country 's history . Authorities warn people to avoid flood-contaminated food , water . More heavy rain forecast for parts of Brazil .
Death toll from flooding in southern Brazil reaches 116 ; 31 people missing . The death toll rose to 117 on Monday as the floods hit parts of Brazil's southeastern state of Espirito Santo, where residents were forced out of their homes and into makeshift shelters. Authorities warn people to avoid flood-contaminated food , water . More heavy rain forecast for parts of Brazil .