The number of casualties left behind by heavy rains that hit the Brazilian State of Rio de Janeiro between late Friday and early Saturday has gone up to 17, local authorities reported Monday.
Seven children were among the victims of the natural disaster in Brazil. Extreme rainfall over recent days resulted in severe flooding and colossal landslides in two regions in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday, April 2.
Looking at the impact of heavy rain on Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on March 31st and April 1st 2022. Heavy overnight rain caused flash floods that filled streets as drain systems were overwhelmed. A level 4 alert was raised as homes were flooded,.