The death toll in flash floods on the Portuguese island of Madeira has risen to 40 with more than 70 injured, authorities say, warning that the number is likely to rise.
Torrential rains caused flooding and landslides on Saturday, particularly in the south of Madeira, which is 900km southwest of Portugal.
Winds exceeding 100km/h, high seas and blocked roads made rescue attempts even more difficult for emergency services, though weather experts said the worst of the storms was over.
Around 250 people had been left homeless by the disaster.
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