Aftermath of a landslide in Petropolis, BrazilBUENOS AIRES, Feb 18The death toll due to heavy rains in the Brazilian city of Petropolis in the state of Rio de Janeiro has risen to 120, according to the G1 news portal, citing firefighters. 117 deaths were reported. Heavy rains on Tuesday triggered landslides and floods. In just over six hours, 260 liters of rain per square meter fell. This is much more than usually happens in this region of Brazil in February. The Governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro Claudio Castro on Wednesday arrived in the region affected by heavy rains. Earlier, he described the current situation as «close to war.» At a press conference on Wednesday, he said the rain that hit the region was «the heaviest since 1932». In six hours, 260 liters of rain per square meter fell here.
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Trouble came to the city of Petropolis during Tuesday. In six hours, 260 liters of rain per square meter fell here.
Precipitation was much higher than usual in this region in February.
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Precipitation was much higher than usual in this region in February.
Protracted downpours led to floods and landslides.
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Long rains led to floods and landslides.
104 people died, eight of them children.
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104 people died, eight of them children.
The authorities of Petropolis have declared a state of emergency.
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The authorities of Petropolis have declared a state of emergency.
Dozens of houses were destroyed in the city.
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Dozens of houses were destroyed in the city.
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Roads and cars are broken.
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Roads and cars are broken.
The civil protection services managed to save 24 people.
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The civil protection services managed to save 24 people.
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35 more people are missing.
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35 more people are reported missing.
The rain that hit the region was the heaviest since 1932.
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The rain that hit the region was the heaviest since 1932.
The Governor State of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro described the current situation as "close to war".
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Rio de Janeiro State Governor Claudio Castro described the current situation as "close to war".
Effects of rainstorms in Brazil.
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Shower effects in Brazil.
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Trouble hits the city Petropolis on Tuesday. In six hours, 260 liters of rain per square meter fell here.
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Precipitation was much higher than usual in this region in February.
3 out of 12< p>Protracted downpours led to floods and landslides.
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104 people died, eight of them children.
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Petropolis authorities declared an emergency situation.
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Dozens of houses were destroyed in the city.
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Roads and cars were smashed.
8 out of 12< p>Civil protection services managed to save 24 people.
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Another 35 people are missing.
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The rain that hit the region was the most strong since 1932.
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Rio de Janeiro State Governor Claudio Castro described the situation as "close to war".
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Effects of rainstorms in Brazil.