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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Megan Sheets

Brazil mudslides: Death toll climbs to 58 as photos capture destruction from Rio de Janeiro floods

(REUTERS)

At least 58 people have died after torrential rains caused catastrophic mudslides in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.

The city of Petropolis bore the brunt of the damage from the floods after more than 10 inches of rain (25.8cm) fell over the mountainous region in the span of three hours on Tuesday.

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