Death toll in Brazil floods, landslides rises to 71
February 17, 2022 / 6:42 AM
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People try to rescue items from cars destroyed by a flash flood in Petropolis, Brazil
Sharjah24 - AFP: At least 71 people were killed in flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in the scenic Brazilian city of Petropolis, officials said Wednesday.
The toll from Tuesday's storm has been steadily rising, and there are fears it will climb higher still as rescuers keep up a desperate search for survivors beneath the mud and rubble.
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