
Brazil: Death toll reaches at least 6 after heavy rain, winds lash Rio
At least six people have died in Rio de Janeiro between Wednesday and Thursday after heavy rain and subsequent floods hit the Brazilian city.
Firefighters were seen searching for survivors after a bus crashed in the south of the city.
Damage was especially heavy in the southern part of Rio, near to the favelas area of Vidigal, according to reports. There, many roads remained closed and firefighters are working to clear access routes.

At least six people have died in Rio de Janeiro between Wednesday and Thursday after heavy rain and subsequent floods hit the Brazilian city.
Firefighters were seen searching for survivors after a bus crashed in the south of the city.
Damage was especially heavy in the southern part of Rio, near to the favelas area of Vidigal, according to reports. There, many roads remained closed and firefighters are working to clear access routes.