Brazil – Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in Rio De Janeiro State

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Authorities in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, say that at least 10 people have died after heavy rain triggered a landslide in a residential area.

The landslide occurred on 10 November, 2018, in the Boa Esperança Community in Piratininga, Niterói, in metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. At least 6 houses were destroyed.

The Fire Department reported that 11 people were rescued from the debris. It is feared the dth could rise and rescue workers are continuing to searching for survivors.

Heavy rain has been falling in the area over the last few days. Civil defence in the city (Proteção e Defesa Civil da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro) received 135 calls for assistance between 07 and 09 November due to heavy rains in the city.

Landslide in Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, November 2018. Photo: Tânia Rêgo/Agência Brasil
Landslide in Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, November 2018. Photo: Tânia Rêgo/Agência Brasil
Landslide in Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, November 2018. Photo: Tânia Rêgo/Agência Brasil

 

Rainfall in Rio d Janeiro, 08 November 2018. Image and figures: Sistema de Alerta de Chuvas para o Município Do Rio De Janeiro

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