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Tag: Devastation

Firemen on their way to help stranded families, image recreation.

Rain Devastates Rio State Counties: Daily

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By Nicole Froio, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Extreme rain has devastated cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro, of the Baixada (Lowland) area. The people in the county of Duque de Caxias, especially in the city...
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A major breach in the BR-356 highway ruptured the levee and caused the community of Três Vendas, Campos, RJ State, to be flooded, image recreation.

Rio State Stays on Alert After Rains: Daily

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By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio State Governor Sérgio Cabral confirmed late last night that heavy rains expected this weekend mean that the whole of Rio de Janeiro State is on maximum alert, after...
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Communities are on high alert after flooding hit the Rio state municipality of Nova Friburgo, image recreation.

Rains Cause 300 to be Evacuated: Daily

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By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Heavy rainfall in the Região Serrana in Rio de Janeiro state forced some 300 residents to leave their homes in Nova Friburgo, which was devastated by flooding and landslides...
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