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Brazil floods: Deadly torrential rains hit Rio de Janeiro | Brazil floods: Deadly torrential rains hit Rio de Janeiro |
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At least nine people have been killed by flash floods in Rio de Janeiro. | At least nine people have been killed by flash floods in Rio de Janeiro. |
The mayor has declared a crisis after the Brazilian city was battered by heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday. | The mayor has declared a crisis after the Brazilian city was battered by heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday. |
More than 31cm of rain (13 inches) fell in some parts of the city within 24 hours, the mayor's office said. | More than 31cm of rain (13 inches) fell in some parts of the city within 24 hours, the mayor's office said. |
Roads were closed by flooding and fallen trees. Large parts of the city have been affected including Copacabana beach. | |
Residents have been warned to go outside only if they absolutely need to. | Residents have been warned to go outside only if they absolutely need to. |
Mayor Marcelo Crivella said that the rains were "abnormal". He added that the worst affected areas were the southern and western zones of the city. | Mayor Marcelo Crivella said that the rains were "abnormal". He added that the worst affected areas were the southern and western zones of the city. |
Firefighters were searching for people who may have been trapped in flooded cars. | |
People have been told to avoid walking in flooded streets as the water may be contaminated. | People have been told to avoid walking in flooded streets as the water may be contaminated. |
Over 5,000 people are working to minimise problems caused by the weather, the mayor said. Landslides are one of the risks facing residents following the heavy rain. | |
In November, 10 people, including at least one child, were killed in a landslide caused by flash flooding in Rio de Janeiro state. | In November, 10 people, including at least one child, were killed in a landslide caused by flash flooding in Rio de Janeiro state. |
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