06
Apr
2010
God to Residents of Rio: “How Long Can You Tread Water?”
Around 100 people have died in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro after the most torrential rain for decades caused landslides and flooding.
A state of emergency has been declared and officials have warned the death toll may rise as many more are missing.
At least 33 people died in Rio de Janeiro city after 28cm (11in) of rain fell in 24 hours, while 33 were killed in the neighbouring city of Niteroi.
Many houses Rio’s hillside shanty towns were buried under mudslides.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged residents to leave their homes if they are at risk of flooding.
Flooding in Rio de Janeiro state kills scores (via BBC News)
Tags: flood, latin america
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