Flooding Worsens in Brazil

These are neighborhoods in the city of Campos de Goytacazes, in Rio de Janeiro state.

A day earlier, a dam burst due to heavy rains, flooding towns and causing thousands to evacuate.

Intense water pressure caused a road which runs over the dam's wall to crack open, cutting off part of the city.

In some areas the water was chest high.

While many left, some residents refused – opting to stay to look after their belongings.

More cities have declared a state of emergency in Brazil's southeast, with further rain expected over the weekend.

Minas Gerais state is the worst-hit up to now.

Twelve people have died since the beginning of the year.

Last year, heavy rains caused mudslides and flooding that killed at least 900 people.