The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s southeastern state of Minas Gerais has risen to 46, according to figures released Wednesday by the state fire department.

The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais rose to 30, with 39 people missing, local authorities said Tuesday.

Record-breaking heavy rains since Monday in southeastern Brazil have killed at least 20 people, official sources said Tuesday.

Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said Sunday.