At least nine people died and streets were flooded in Rio de Janeiro due to heavy rains

At least nine people died as a result of the storm that hit the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro and its metropolitan area earlier in the year. The market also left many streets Local officials reported that it was flooded.

The storm caused major access roads to the country’s second largest city, such as Avenida Brasil, to be cut for hours, and some metro and bus stops were closed, especially in the northern region.

Also parks are closed school rehearsals canceled Samba is already making preparations for the carnival, which plans to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors in just one month.

According to local officials, a hospital in the north was also left without electricity due to the flood.

Cláudio Castro, governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro He said he was saddened by the deaths and had worked “tirelessly” to prevent further loss.

Although the worst of the storm has passed and only light rain is expected for the rest of Sunday, the city council has advised citizens to avoid travel and stay in a safe place.

“Don’t try to pass Por flooded areas; they risk His life,” warned the city’s mayor, Eduardo Paes.

Source: Informacion

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