The death toll in the flood disaster that occurred after heavy rains in the Brazilian city of Petropolis rose to 94, including children.
According to the channel, “g1.globo”The death toll in Petropolis, a tourism city on the border of Rio de Janeiro, rose to 94, 8 of whom were children.
Civil defense services also managed to save 24 people. Another 35 people are listed as missing.
Heavy rains on Tuesday caused landslides and flooding.
Over the hours, this area witnessed around 260mm of rain, which was more than expected for the entire month of February.
Nearly 300 people were transferred to shelters, most of which were established in schools, and sleeping mats, blankets, food, water, clothing and protective masks were requested from charities.
Images circulating on social media and media showed houses destroyed by landslides on the slopes and cars swept away by the flood.
Petropolis’in many shops in its historic center were swept away by the water, swept away goods and goods.
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Source: RIA Novosti
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