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Summary
The heaviest rains in decades caused floods and landslides that killed at least 95 people in Rio de Janeiro state. Morning flights in and out of the city of six million people were canceled or seriously delayed and many neighborhoods were cut off from power and transport. Most victims died in more than 180 mudslides, authorities said. A spokesman for Rio's fire service said at least 40 injured people were taken to hospitals as the search went on for others reported missing. The downpour, which began late on Monday, is the worst Rio has recorded in 30 years.
