At least 58 people died after heavy rain hit Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. Streets were flooded and landslides also resulted in fatalities. Authorities said they expect the death toll to rise
Located in the hills above Rio de Janeiro, Petropolis, or the "Imperial City," was the summer getaway of Brazil's monarchs in the 19th century. On Wednesday, there was scant evidence of its regal charms, after the floods ravaged its elegant streets and destroyed its Germanic buildings. Rainfall on Tuesday exceeded the average for the entire month of February.
In the Morro da Oficina neighborhood, up to 80 houses were hit by landslides, according to authorities who expect the death toll to rise. Fire department and local civil defense teams were working at the site.A car is pictured at a river after pouring rains in Petropolis, Brazil, February 16, 2022. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes"The situation is almost like war ...
"The water came very fast and with great force. My loss was 100%. Our life was already tough with the pandemic and less movement, and this tragedy still comes," said shopkeeper Henrique Pereira.
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