Flooding in Brazil

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, has been hit by severe floods in 44 years. Brazilian officials have confirmed that more than 500 lives have been lost in the floods. Rescuers had to reach affected areas on foot because vehicles cannot cross blocked roads.

Type of event
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Location of event
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
Date of Charter Activation
2011-01-14
Time of Charter Activation
22:50
Time zone of Charter Activation
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Charter Requestor
National Institute of Space Research
Activation ID
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Project Management
INPE - Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais
Value Adding
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