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Floods in Southern Brazil Force Thousands From Homes

By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Thousands of families in the Southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul were forced to spend Christmas Day away from their homes due to the heavy rains that flooded the region. At least 38 municipalities reported rising waters in what officials are calling the worst floods in recent years in the region.

Officials also report that thousands of families have been without electricity since Christmas Eve, with many cities registering blackouts.

The Quaraí River which divides Brazil from Uruguay, rose to 15.28 meters, forcing authorities to halt traffic . . .

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