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Event: MS Mud Slide
Number: 2007-000004
Country: BRA Brazil
Location: Southeast Brazil, Rio de Janeiro state, Minas Gerais state
Date (YMD): 2007-1-8
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Information Source:Reuters 07 Jan 2007 "Brazil mudslides kill 50, mostly in Rio state"
Comments: Southeast Brazil, mostly in Rio de Janeiro state and Minas Gerais state, have been struck by mud slide, claiming around 50 people, leaving 16,000 homeless. State of emergency has already declared in many districts.
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FL-2007-000004-BRA
Flood,Brazil: During the past month the South East of Brazil, especially Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states have been affected by severe rains.Floods and lanslides provoked by the rains have affected the residents in these areas. The Brazilian Red Cross is participating in the relief effort, alongside the Brazilian Civil Defense.