The Rio de Janeiro state government confirmed the rising loss of life, with many feared buried in the mud beneath the German-influenced city nestled in the mountains above the city of Rio de Janeiro.
With rainfall surpassing 10 inches in six hours in Petropolis, 104 people were killed, dozens missing and many more made homeless. Priests and parishioners are taking them in.
At least 117 dead and 116 are still missing following flooding and mudslide in Petropolis, Brazil. Brazil recorded a rising death toll as its mountain city Petropolis was hampered with flooding and mudslides caused by heavy rains that started on Tuesday.