Flooding and heavy rain hits Brazilian metropolis of Petropolis, killing 23

Heavy rain, flooding and landslides on Tuesday (February 15) left 23 individuals lifeless within the Brazilian metropolis of Petropolis, in accordance with the native fireplace division cited in a media report.

Video from social media confirmed heavy rainfall flooding streets and other people surveying the injury within the metropolis north of Rio de Janeiro.

The report mentioned 259 millimeters (10.2 inches) of rain fell on town inside six hours, greater than the month-to-month common for February.

It famous that tons of of firefighters and first responders have been referred to as in to assist.

(Reuters)