Southern Brazil Cyclone Claims 11 Lives, 20 Still Missing.

An extra-tropical cyclone hit Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, leaving at least 11 people dead and 20 missing. The storm caused torrential rains and flooding, with helicopter searches underway to locate missing individuals. The town of Caraa was one of the worst hit, with many residents taking shelter in outdoor sports facilities. The authorities have issued a warning for a risk of landslides in several areas. Rio Grande do Sul's governor, Eduardo Leite, says authorities have carried out 2,400 rescues in the last two days.