Heavy rains in Brazil cause flooding, landslides; 11 killed

Authorities in Brazil say heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in the southeast part of the country, killing at least 11 people

Heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in southeast Brazil, killing at least 11 people, authorities said Saturday.

Two people died on Friday in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais state, civil defense officials said. Nine died elsewhere in the state, they said.

More rain is expected in Minas Gerais as well as other parts of Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.