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The mountainous city suffered just over a week ago from floods and landslides that have claimed the lives of 195 people so far. The figure could continue to rise with 69 people still missing; there are also 811 inhabitants who have been left homeless. This is the worst catastrophe in the city, on similar episodes that occurred in 1988 and 2011.
Last Tuesday, precisely a week after the start of the tragedy, the reports of the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department and the Brazilian Civil Police were lapidary after marking an increase in deaths due to floods and landslides. that buried a sector of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio.
At the close of the day, the official numbers increased to 195 the deceased after the heavy rains, while there are still 69 missing persons who are being searched against the clock. Of the people who lost their lives, about 30 are minors.
On the other hand, there are also 811 people who have been left homeless due to the destruction of their homes. About 1,324 houses were washed away or buried by the landslides.
The Rio de Janeiro authorities cataloged these events as the worst tragedy in the city’s history after overcoming the rainfall that in 1988 claimed 171 lives. In addition, it escalated above a similar event that occurred in 2011 and that ended the lives of dozens of people.
Luck does not improve for Petrópolis given that this Tuesday the rain returned to the city, forcing the firefighters to stop the rescue work, through which 24 lives were saved.
179 deceased identified through DNA tests
Civil Defense activated the emergency siren in the most damaged sectors, but these latest rainfalls, which were strong again, did not leave any injuries or new damage, although there were floods in some specific places in the city and complicated access. Previously, the Firefighters had activated the state of alert for the residents of 15 communities.
Meanwhile, the Civil Police advanced with the collection of DNA to facilitate the identification of the victims. Through this method, 179 deceased have already been revealed. For the search they have crews from fire brigades from other Brazilian states and 36 sniffer dogs.
The municipality pointed out that the civilians who were left homeless have the possibility of taking refuge in the buildings that belong to the 25 local schools.
The Brazilian Department of Health warned of the transmission of diseases. The entity indicated that those people who were in contact with the floodwater or who suffer skin injuries remain vigilant for possible symptoms.
With EFE and local media
First modification:
The mountainous city suffered just over a week ago from floods and landslides that have claimed the lives of 195 people so far. The figure could continue to rise with 69 people still missing; there are also 811 inhabitants who have been left homeless. This is the worst catastrophe in the city, on similar episodes that occurred in 1988 and 2011.
Last Tuesday, precisely a week after the start of the tragedy, the reports of the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department and the Brazilian Civil Police were lapidary after marking an increase in deaths due to floods and landslides. that buried a sector of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio.
At the close of the day, the official numbers increased to 195 the deceased after the heavy rains, while there are still 69 missing persons who are being searched against the clock. Of the people who lost their lives, about 30 are minors.
On the other hand, there are also 811 people who have been left homeless due to the destruction of their homes. About 1,324 houses were washed away or buried by the landslides.
The Rio de Janeiro authorities cataloged these events as the worst tragedy in the city’s history after overcoming the rainfall that in 1988 claimed 171 lives. In addition, it escalated above a similar event that occurred in 2011 and that ended the lives of dozens of people.
Luck does not improve for Petrópolis given that this Tuesday the rain returned to the city, forcing the firefighters to stop the rescue work, through which 24 lives were saved.
179 deceased identified through DNA tests
Civil Defense activated the emergency siren in the most damaged sectors, but these latest rainfalls, which were strong again, did not leave any injuries or new damage, although there were floods in some specific places in the city and complicated access. Previously, the Firefighters had activated the state of alert for the residents of 15 communities.
Meanwhile, the Civil Police advanced with the collection of DNA to facilitate the identification of the victims. Through this method, 179 deceased have already been revealed. For the search they have crews from fire brigades from other Brazilian states and 36 sniffer dogs.
The municipality pointed out that the civilians who were left homeless have the possibility of taking refuge in the buildings that belong to the 25 local schools.
The Brazilian Department of Health warned of the transmission of diseases. The entity indicated that those people who were in contact with the floodwater or who suffer skin injuries remain vigilant for possible symptoms.
With EFE and local media
First modification:
The mountainous city suffered just over a week ago from floods and landslides that have claimed the lives of 195 people so far. The figure could continue to rise with 69 people still missing; there are also 811 inhabitants who have been left homeless. This is the worst catastrophe in the city, on similar episodes that occurred in 1988 and 2011.
Last Tuesday, precisely a week after the start of the tragedy, the reports of the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department and the Brazilian Civil Police were lapidary after marking an increase in deaths due to floods and landslides. that buried a sector of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio.
At the close of the day, the official numbers increased to 195 the deceased after the heavy rains, while there are still 69 missing persons who are being searched against the clock. Of the people who lost their lives, about 30 are minors.
On the other hand, there are also 811 people who have been left homeless due to the destruction of their homes. About 1,324 houses were washed away or buried by the landslides.
The Rio de Janeiro authorities cataloged these events as the worst tragedy in the city’s history after overcoming the rainfall that in 1988 claimed 171 lives. In addition, it escalated above a similar event that occurred in 2011 and that ended the lives of dozens of people.
Luck does not improve for Petrópolis given that this Tuesday the rain returned to the city, forcing the firefighters to stop the rescue work, through which 24 lives were saved.
179 deceased identified through DNA tests
Civil Defense activated the emergency siren in the most damaged sectors, but these latest rainfalls, which were strong again, did not leave any injuries or new damage, although there were floods in some specific places in the city and complicated access. Previously, the Firefighters had activated the state of alert for the residents of 15 communities.
Meanwhile, the Civil Police advanced with the collection of DNA to facilitate the identification of the victims. Through this method, 179 deceased have already been revealed. For the search they have crews from fire brigades from other Brazilian states and 36 sniffer dogs.
The municipality pointed out that the civilians who were left homeless have the possibility of taking refuge in the buildings that belong to the 25 local schools.
The Brazilian Department of Health warned of the transmission of diseases. The entity indicated that those people who were in contact with the floodwater or who suffer skin injuries remain vigilant for possible symptoms.
With EFE and local media
First modification:
The mountainous city suffered just over a week ago from floods and landslides that have claimed the lives of 195 people so far. The figure could continue to rise with 69 people still missing; there are also 811 inhabitants who have been left homeless. This is the worst catastrophe in the city, on similar episodes that occurred in 1988 and 2011.
Last Tuesday, precisely a week after the start of the tragedy, the reports of the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department and the Brazilian Civil Police were lapidary after marking an increase in deaths due to floods and landslides. that buried a sector of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio.
At the close of the day, the official numbers increased to 195 the deceased after the heavy rains, while there are still 69 missing persons who are being searched against the clock. Of the people who lost their lives, about 30 are minors.
On the other hand, there are also 811 people who have been left homeless due to the destruction of their homes. About 1,324 houses were washed away or buried by the landslides.
The Rio de Janeiro authorities cataloged these events as the worst tragedy in the city’s history after overcoming the rainfall that in 1988 claimed 171 lives. In addition, it escalated above a similar event that occurred in 2011 and that ended the lives of dozens of people.
Luck does not improve for Petrópolis given that this Tuesday the rain returned to the city, forcing the firefighters to stop the rescue work, through which 24 lives were saved.
179 deceased identified through DNA tests
Civil Defense activated the emergency siren in the most damaged sectors, but these latest rainfalls, which were strong again, did not leave any injuries or new damage, although there were floods in some specific places in the city and complicated access. Previously, the Firefighters had activated the state of alert for the residents of 15 communities.
Meanwhile, the Civil Police advanced with the collection of DNA to facilitate the identification of the victims. Through this method, 179 deceased have already been revealed. For the search they have crews from fire brigades from other Brazilian states and 36 sniffer dogs.
The municipality pointed out that the civilians who were left homeless have the possibility of taking refuge in the buildings that belong to the 25 local schools.
The Brazilian Department of Health warned of the transmission of diseases. The entity indicated that those people who were in contact with the floodwater or who suffer skin injuries remain vigilant for possible symptoms.
With EFE and local media