RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Heavy rains that lashed the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro this weekend have killed at least 11 people, according to the state fire service.
The rain flooded the capital’s streets, metro lines, and residents’ homes, toppling trees and causing landslides.
Heavy rains that hit the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil this weekend have killed at least 11 people, according to the state fire service. REUTERSP A child is seen collecting items in a flooded area after heavy rains hit Rio de Janeiro. REUTERSP The rain flooded roads, the capital’s metro line, and residents’ homes, toppling trees and causing landslides. REUTERSP Firefighters are still searching for a woman who went missing after her vehicle plunged into a river. REUTERSP The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered federal support while Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes declared a state of emergency. AFP via Getty Images A woman sits outside her home with her belongings after heavy rain in a rain-hit area. Reuters
Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes declared a state of emergency while President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government offered federal support.
Firefighters are still searching for a woman who went missing after her vehicle plunged into a river.
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