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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: | Floods, Landslide |
Location of Event: | Brazil, Rio de Janeiro |
Date of Charter Activation: | 14/01/2011 |
Charter Requestor: | National Institute of Space Research |
Project Management: | INPE - Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais |