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Sherman A1

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Wed Feb 16, 2022, 06:23 PM Feb 2022

Rain-induced mudslides near Rio de Janeiro turn deadly

Massive mudslides in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro have left dozens dead.

The Rio de Janeiro state government says 58 people have been confirmed dead so far.

Firefighters and others are continuing to search for many people who reportedly remain missing.

The mudslides occurred in the city of Petropolis in southeastern Brazil on Tuesday.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220217_03/

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