This handout picture released by Sao Sebastiao City Hall shows the damage caused by heavy rains in the municipality of Sao Sebastiao, north coast of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. A strong storm with a “record” amount of rain caused at least 36 deaths from floods and landslides. AFP

This handout picture released by Sao Sebastiao City Hall shows military police helping flood victims in the municipality of sao Sebastiao, north coast of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. A strong storm with a “record” amount of rain caused at least 19 deaths from floods and landslides. AFP

An aerial view of an area affected by heavy rains in Atlantic Forest, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Felipe Augusto via Facebook/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

Flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rain in Brazil claimed at least 36 lives on Carnival weekend in southeast Sao Paulo state, authorities said Sunday. (MNA)