RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Heavy rains that buffeted Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state this weekend have killed at least 11 people, according to the state fire service.
The rains flooded streets, the capital city’s metro line, and people’s homes, bringing down trees and causing landslides.
Heavy rains that buffeted Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state this weekend have killed at least 11 people, according to the state fire service. REUTERSPA child was seen collecting belongings in a flooded area after heavy rains hit Rio de Janeiro. REUTERSPThe rains flooded streets, the capital city’s metro line, and people’s homes, bringing down trees and causing landslides. REUTERSPFirefighters are still looking for one woman who is missing after her vehicle fell into a river. REUTERSPBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government offered federal support while Rio’s Mayor Eduardo Paes announced a state of emergency. AFP via Getty ImagesA woman sits outside her house with her belongings after heavy rains in an area affected by heavy rains. REUTERSP
Rio’s Mayor Eduardo Paes announced a state of emergency while President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government offered federal support.
Firefighters are still looking for one woman who is missing after her vehicle fell into a river.
