At least 100 people died in landslides and flash flooding in Brazil

In Brazil, at least 100 people were killed in landslides and flash flooding at  Petrópolis city which is located in the mountains north of Rio de Janeiro. Houses in hillside neighborhoods were destroyed and cars swept away as floodwaters raced through the



city's streets. Search and rescue teams are combing the mud for survivors.

Brazil's National Civil Defence said on Twitter 24 people had been rescued alive so far, with 94 confirmed deaths.