Trash covers most of the flood water in some areas of Manaus causing blockage of waterways. An average of 25 tons of garbage is being removed daily from flood waters, according to the Municipal Department of Sanitation. Intense rainfall has caused the river to reach 12.46 meters (40.8 feet) above its normal level, two centimeters above the previous record set in 2009, according to the Civil Defense. (Bruno Kelly/Reuters)

State authorities and the Civil Defense have assigned more than 300 workers to clean up the most affected areas of Manaus, including neighborhoods like Presidente Vargas, Gloria, and São Raimundo. The Brazilian government announced May 10 that it will allocate R$350 million (US$167 million) in aid for the Amazonas, due to the heavy rains that have already affected an estimated 350,000 people throughout the region. (Bruno Kelly/Reuters)

A family in Manaus constructs a platform outside their home to avoid floodwaters of the overflowing Rio Negro. Due to water contamination, some are suffering from diarrhea, vomiting and headaches, municipality authorities said in a statement. The Civil Defense is distributing water, basic foods, hygiene kits and medical kits. (Bruno Kelly/Reuters)

More than 18,000 residents have been evacuated in Manaus due to increasing water levels. (Bruno Kelly/Reuters)