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Death Toll in Southeast Brazil Rises to 27 Amid Flooding and Landslides

Rescue efforts intensify in Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo as heavy rains continue, with thousands displaced and more rainfall expected.

People try to remove water from their flooded house after a rainstorm on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Construction worker Nicelio Goncalves, 52, shows the interior of his flooded house outside in Rio de Janeiro state on Sunday, March 24.
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Overview

  • At least 27 people have died in southeast Brazil due to heavy rains causing flooding and landslides.
  • Rescue operations are underway in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo, with thousands of people forced to flee their homes.
  • Warnings for heavy rainfall are in place through Tuesday, raising concerns of further flooding and landslides.
  • Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expresses condolences and emphasizes federal support for affected areas.
  • Experts link the increasing frequency and intensity of such weather events to climate change, highlighting the need for improved urban planning and disaster response.