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Death toll mounts as Brazil storm rescuers retrieve more bodies

Standing on the heap of mud and rubble, Brazilian authorities believe that it's unlikely any more survivors will be found beneath the wreckage.

Rescuers dig through mud in search of Brazil flood survivors as hopes dim

President Jair Bolsonaro called the widespread destruction "like scenes of war" after his helicopter flyover, and Pope Francis sent a message of condolences to the community.

Brazil mudslide death toll climbs to 110, 134 missing

Families bury victims of deadly mudslides and flooding in the mountain city of Petropolis where authorities say the tally of casualties could rise further as scores still remain unaccounted for.

Death toll from Brazil mudslides rises as rescue efforts continue

With dozens of people still reported missing, hundreds of rescue workers, along with neighbors and relatives, are still searching for possible survivors.

Brazil fears more deaths as toll from mudslides climbs

Death toll from devastating mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state reaches 78, local authorities say.

Casualties as landslides hit tourist town in Brazil's Rio

Heavy rainfall triggers landslides and floods in the hills above Rio de Janeiro province, leaving at least 18 people dead and many missing, officials say.