Photos: Heavy rains cause major flooding in Brazil
January 3, 2013
People look at damages caused by the floods of the Capivari river in Xerem, in Duque de Caxias near Rio de Janeiro January 3, 2013. At least 255 people were dislodged and one person died during the floods of Capivari River in Xerem, a district of Duque de Caxias, local media said. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Residents walk on debris left by a flood caused by heavy rains in the Xerem neighborhood, about 31 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Nearly 8.5 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours in the mountainous region north of Rio. Hard rains in Brazil are creating a state of alert in Rio de Janeiro and in nearby spots where flood-triggered mudslides have killed hundreds in recent years. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
A watermark shows the height flood waters reached before receding, on the facade of a home in the Xerem neighborhood, about 31 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Nearly 8.5 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours in the mountainous region north of Rio. Hard rains in Brazil are creating a state of alert in Rio de Janeiro and in nearby spots where flood-triggered mudslides have killed hundreds in recent years. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Picture taken at the neighborhood of Xeren, municipality of Duque de Caxias, some 50 km from Rio de Janeiro's downtown taken on January 3, 2013 after heavy downpours caused the overflowing of rivers and triggered mudslides. At least one person was killed and several lost their homes, while authorities issued an alert in Brazil's southeastern state of Rio de Janeiro as they expect more rain in the next 48 hours. AFP PHOTO/AGENCIA OGLOBO/CLEBER JUNIOR
A dog and a clowder of cats seek refuge on a piece of furniture in a home flooded by heavy rains in the Xerem neighborhood, about 31 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Nearly 8.5 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours in the mountainous region north of Rio. Hard rains in Brazil are creating a state of alert in Rio de Janeiro and in nearby spots where flood-triggered mudslides have killed hundreds in recent years. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Residents stand near a home damaged by a flood caused by heavy rains in the Xerem neighborhood, about 31 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Nearly 8.5 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours in the mountainous region north of Rio. Hard rains in Brazil are creating a state of alert in Rio de Janeiro and in nearby spots where flood-triggered mudslides have killed hundreds in recent years. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Residents look at debris left by a flood caused by heavy rains in the Xerem neighborhood, about 31 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Nearly 8.5 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours in the mountainous region north of Rio. Hard rains in Brazil are creating a state of alert in Rio de Janeiro and in nearby spots where flood-triggered mudslides have killed hundreds in recent years. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Belongings of people who had their house damaged by the floods of the Capivari river, are seen in Xerem, in Duque de Caxias near Rio de Janeiro January 3, 2013. At least 255 people were dislodged and one person died during the floods of Capivari River in Xerem, a district of Duque de Caxias, local media said. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
People carry their belongings after the floods of the Capivari river in Xerem, in Duque de Caxias near Rio de Janeiro January 3, 2013. At least 255 people were dislodged and one person died during the floods of Capivari River in Xerem, a district of Duque de Caxias, local media said. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
The roof of a damaged car is pictured during the floods of the Capivari river in Xerem, in Duque de Caxias near Rio de Janeiro January 3, 2013. At least 255 people were dislodged and one person died during the floods of Capivari River in Xerem, a district of Duque de Caxias, local media said. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
A view of a damaged area by the floods of the Capivari river in Xerem, in Duque de Caxias near Rio de Janeiro January 3, 2013. At least 255 people were dislodged and one person died during the floods of Capivari River in Xerem, a district of Duque de Caxias, local media said. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
People carry their belongings after the floods of the Capivari river in Xerem, in Duque de Caxias near Rio de Janeiro January 3, 2013. At least 255 people were dislodged and one person died during the floods of Capivari River in Xerem, a district of Duque de Caxias, local media said. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
REFILE - CORRECTING TYPO IN "CAPIVARI" A man tries to clean a house damaged after the floods of the Capivari river in Xerem, in Duque de Caxias near Rio de Janeiro January 3, 2013. At least 255 people were dislodged and one person died during the floods of Capivari River in Xerem, a district of Duque de Caxias, local media said. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER SOCIETY)
REFILE - CORRECTING TYPO IN "CAPIVARI" A man carries a television set as he crosses the Capivari river in Xerem, in Duque de Caxias near Rio de Janeiro January 3, 2013. At least 255 people were dislodged and one person died during the floods of Capivari River in Xerem, a district of Duque de Caxias, local media said. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
A kitchen stove is pictured inside a damaged house during the floods of the Capivari river in Xerem, in Duque de Caxias near Rio de Janeiro January 3, 2013. At least 255 people were dislodged and one person died during the floods of Capivari River in Xerem, a district of Duque de Caxias, local media said. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Residents salvage a fridge from a home flooded by heavy rains in the Xerem neighborhood, about 31 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Nearly 8.5 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours in the mountainous region north of Rio. Hard rains in Brazil are creating a state of alert in Rio de Janeiro and in nearby spots where flood-triggered mudslides have killed hundreds in recent years. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Residents watch the rising Capivari River in the Xerem neighborhood, about 31 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where heavy rains caused flooding, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Nearly 8.5 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours in the mountainous region north of Rio. Hard rains in Brazil are creating a state of alert in Rio de Janeiro and in nearby spots where flood-triggered mudslides have killed hundreds in recent years. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Residents walk through debris left by a flood caused by heavy rains in the Xerem neighborhood, about 31 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Nearly 8.5 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours in the mountainous region north of Rio. Hard rains in Brazil are creating a state of alert in Rio de Janeiro and in nearby spots where flood-triggered mudslides have killed hundreds in recent years. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
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