Heavy Rains in the states of Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo in Brazil

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has pledged millions of dollars in federal aid to two south-eastern states where floods have killed at least 30 people

Six people died in Espirito Santo and 14 in Minas Gerais, including several minors. Most were killed in flood-caused landslides that buried their homes

After flying over the area on Tuesday Dec 24,2013, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said helicopters and army trucks would deliver food and medicine to the states of Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo.

A number of homes, roads and bridges were destroyed and many cities were left without power and drinking water.

In Espirito Santo alone, 40,000 people have been left homeless due to severe flooding in the state capital Vitoria and its metropolitan area.

Espirito Santo State Governor Renato Casagrande has declared a state of emergency in 45 of his state's 78 towns 

The floods, caused by days of rains, are feared to be the worst in 90 years.