Death toll from heavy rainfalls in Brazil rises to 111

The death toll due to heavy rains in the Brazilian city of Petropolis in the state of Rio de Janeiro has risen to 111, and another 116 people are missing, Report informs, citing Haber Global.

Heavy rains provoked landslides and floods on Tuesday when 260 liters of rain per square meter fell in just over six hours. This is much more than usually happens in this region of Brazil in February.

Rio de Janeiro Governor Claudio Castro arrived in the region affected by the downpours on Wednesday. Earlier, he described the current situation as "close to war." At a press conference, he said that the rain that hit the region was "the heaviest since 1932."

Emergency services received information about almost 190 landslides and nearly 230 minor incidents; 80 residential buildings were damaged, of which at least 54 were ruined. The authorities of the city declared mourning and introduced a state of emergency. Meteorologists predict more precipitation for the next day.