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Deadly Rain Paralyses Brazil's Rio de Janeiro | Pics

Heavy rains have paralysed Brazil's Rio de Janeiro where rescue workers are carrying out a mammoth task of relief work necessitated by rain-related incidents. From collapsed houses to flooded buildings, streets and landslides, Rio de Janeiro is battling severe damages due to heavy downpour.

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Deadly Rain Paralyses Brazil's Rio de Janeiro | Pics
Brazil Deadly Rains | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado

Rescue workers carry a 4-year-old girl who was rescued from her collapsed house after heavy rains in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.

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Nicelio Goncalves opens the fridge at his flooded home after heavy rains in Duque de Caxias, Brazil.

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Rescue workers look for victims after heavy rains in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.

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A person stands in a partially damaged cemetery after heavy rains in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.

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A man walks in a partially damaged cemetery after heavy rains in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.

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Grave sites seen damaged in a cemetery after heavy rains in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.

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A resident walks through the debris caused by landslides caused by heavy rains, in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.

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A resident rides along a flooded street after heavy rains in Duque de Caxias, Brazil.

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Nicelio Goncalves stands in his flooded home after heavy rains in Duque de Caxias, Brazil.

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Youth walk along a flooded street after heavy rains in Duque de Caxias, Brazil.