31 dead in floods, mudslides near Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO: At least 31 people died in floods and mudslides near Rio de Janeiro Wednesday, bringing the overall toll from heavy rains in Brazil's southeast this week to 44 dead, authorities...
January 12, 2011
The 31 dead recorded in towns in a mountainous area near Rio on Wednesday came after 13 deaths registered in Sao Paulo on Monday and Tuesday.
Heavy rains common during Brazil's summer wet season were intensified this week by a cold front which doubled the usual precipitation, causing saturated hillsides to give way and crash into homes.
