Rain Causes Destruction in Rio de Janeiro State
The heavy rains have caused mudslides, roadblocks and triggered the warning system in the mountainside city of Petropolis.
November 15, 2016Topic
Mudslides
Mudslide Emergency Drills Begin in Rio’s Favela Communities
Since Rio's Alert and Alarm system was implemented in 2011, sirens have sounded on several occasions.
January 16, 2015
At Least 3 Dead in Petrópolis Floods: Daily
At least three people have died following flooding in Petrópolis, in Rio de Janeiro state’s mountainous region of Região Serrana,...
March 18, 2013
More Landslides in Nova Friburgo: Daily
Two rock slides left twenty homes destroyed and at least 72 people homeless in Nova Friburgo of Rio State, following...
November 16, 2012
Floods in Teresópolis Kill Five: Daily
Heavy floods which caused eight landslides in Teresópolis on Friday have left five people dead, fifteen injured and hundreds homeless,...
April 8, 2012
Rains Cause 300 to be Evacuated: Daily
Heavy rains in the Região Serrana in Rio de Janeiro State forced some 300 residents to leave their homes in...
January 3, 2012
High Risk Building Adds to Devastation
By Bhamika Bhudia, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the wake of the devastating mudslides, the country’s worst...
January 25, 2011Support for Região Serrana, Rio State
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Last week we were so focused on getting the first Print edition out that...
January 25, 2011
Death Toll Exceeds 600 in Rio State as More Rain Expected
By Sibel Tinar, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Flooding and mudslides resulting from last week's torrential rains...
January 16, 2011