<br/>In Brazil, more then 1000 people are missing after days of heavy rain in north-east of the country triggered deadly floods. Officials say, at least 31 people are known to have died so far and tens of thousands have had to flee their homes. <br/> <br/>Reports say, the floods have washed away entire villages in the states of Alagoas and Pernambuco. The Governor of Alagoas, Teotonio Vilela Filho, said bodies were being washed up on beaches and riverbanks. <br/> <br/>More than 1,000 miles of roads have been washed away by the rains, hindering the delivery of aid to affected areas. Rescue teams are airlifting people out of the worst-affected areas by helicopter.<br/>