Brazil Travel Weather Update
After all the rainy weather, Rio de Janeiro is looking at sunny weather and mid 80's for the next week. This is a relief for residents and vistors to Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has been under the microscope lately with rain, revenue from oil funds, questions about the World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics. After a week of gloom, the →
Images of Rio de Janeiro Flooding
[cincopa 10577501] The loss of life, property and business has been devastating to Rio de Janeiro. Poor city emergency planning and sewage drains full of trash did not help the situation
Rio Flooding, death toll rises to 77 dead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jEZ0IXckuA Flooding from heavy rain storms have claimed more than 70 lives in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, leaving streets submerged and prompting warnings to stay home after officials raise an alarm over deadly mudslides. Banks, schools, business all shut down on warnings from government officials for everyone to stay home. Streets in high rent areas like Ipanema are practically empty except for a few →
Rio de Janeiro floods shut down city
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jEZ0IXckuA Heavy rains and flooding shut down Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. President Lula and city officials urge everyone to stay home. Schools and businesses closed.
