At least 94 people have died in the Brazilian mountain city of Petropolis, after heavy rains triggered landslides that washed out streets, swept away cars and buried homes.
Rainfall on Tuesday afternoon alone was more than the historical average for the whole of February, according to the Civil Defense of Rio.Floodwaters raced through hillside neighborhoods, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Brazil's Civil Defense Secretariat said on Tuesday that 269 landslides had been recorded, CNN affiliate CNN Brasil reported. Search and rescue teams on Wednesday were wading through mud, scanning the wreckage for survivors.
Read MoreNestled in the hills north of the capital Rio de Janiero, Petropolis, nicknamed the"Imperial City" for its popularity among Brazil's monarchy in the 19th century, is known for its palatial architecture, grand theaters and museums. On Wednesday, photos and footage showed swathes of the majestic city in ruins.
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