According to figures provided by Civil Defence, at least 335 people have been killed in the town of Nova Friburgo, in a balance that also would add some deaths recorded in Bom Jardin. In addition, 285 people died in Teresopolis, having the second highest number of casualties, Petrópolis while the dead have risen to 62.
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, has announced the installation of sirens in the region to alert citizens when potentially dangerous downpours. In total, officials estimate about 60 installed over the coming weeks to prevent tragedies like the one that crosses the state.



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