Brazil flood and mudslide deaths rise as search goes on
source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-12180079
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It is now estimated 370 died after flooding and mudslides hit areas of south east Brazil, with more made homeless by the natural disaster.
The report says over 800 rescuers are making searches for people, but work is difficult due to the destruction to roads and buildings. The article states, the government is being blamed for poor building and illegal occupations.
"Amid the death and destruction in Nova Friburgo there was one glimmer of hope: a six-month-old baby, reportedly named Nicholas, was found alive after 12 hours trapped in the rubble of a ruined building, reports said.
In Petropolis, Mayor Paul Mustrangi said the waters had ripped through some areas with devastating effect.
"There is nothing left. All the houses were hit," he told Jornal do Brasil. "-BBC
The report says over 800 rescuers are making searches for people, but work is difficult due to the destruction to roads and buildings. The article states, the government is being blamed for poor building and illegal occupations.
"Amid the death and destruction in Nova Friburgo there was one glimmer of hope: a six-month-old baby, reportedly named Nicholas, was found alive after 12 hours trapped in the rubble of a ruined building, reports said.
In Petropolis, Mayor Paul Mustrangi said the waters had ripped through some areas with devastating effect.
"There is nothing left. All the houses were hit," he told Jornal do Brasil. "-BBC
