At least 10 people were killed and another 10 reported missing following flash flooding triggered by heavy rain in the southern Brazilian town of Itaoca, authorities said Tuesday.

A statement from Sao Paulo state's civil defense department said roughly 332 people -- or about 10 percent of Itaoca's population -- were left homeless by overflowing waters from the Palmital river.

Itaoca, located 343 kilometers (216 miles) southwest of Sao Paulo, was still without power and drinking water, with 100 homes affected, officials said.

Some 50 homes were also damaged in the nearby town of Apiai, they added.

Sao Paulo Governor Geraldo Alckmin toured the area Monday and described the situation as "extremely serious."

Forecasters are predicting more rain in the area over the next few days.

Rising toll from Bolivia rains
La Paz (AFP) Jan 14, 2014 - An intense rainy season in Bolivia has claimed at least 31 lives since September and displaced more than 12,000 families, an official said Tuesday.

Four other people are missing due to the downpours that have caused rivers in various regions to burst their banks, Oscar Cabrera, deputy civil defense minister, told broadcaster UNO.

Bolivia's rainy season spans five months, starting in late September.

Fifty municipalities throughout the South American state have declared emergencies and nearly 3,000 hectares of crops have been flooded.

Authorities are coordinating aid, including food supplies, for those affected.