The number of victims of the elements that hit Brazilian Petropolis has increased to 104 people. According to the local Globu TV channel, at least eight of them are minors.

Landslidestroyed up to a hundred homes in this resort town in the mountains near Rio de Janeiro were caused by the most powerful downpour in the last 90 years. 240 millimeters of rain fell in 6 hours. Authorities have already recorded 190 landslides.

Up to 500 rescuers, 200 police officers, military and volunteers are involved in search and rescue operations.

At yesterday's meeting with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the Brazilian people in connection with this tragedy and wished recovery to all the victims.

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