Dhaka, May 6 -- At least 75 people died and another 103 were missing over the last seven days in massive floods in southern Brazil, local authorities said on Sunday.

They said another 155 people were injured in the floods in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state while over 88,000 people were forced to leave their homes.

At least 155 people were injured, while damage from the rains forced more than 88,000 people from their homes. Approximately 16,000 took refuge in schools, gymnasiums and other temporary shelters.

International media outlets report the floods left a wake of devastation, including landslides, washed-out roads and collapsed bridges across the state.

Operators reported electricity and communications cuts. More than 800,000 peo...