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Brazil: there are 676 dead and up to the map changed

Disaster Brazil: there are 676 dead and up to the map changed

remains Nova Friburgo the city hardest hit, with 319 deaths and a loss of at least 30% of its historical heritage. Teresópolis 277 people died, while in Petrópolis killed 58, Sumidouro 20 and in San José del Valle de Rio Preto 2. Ensure that changed the map of the devastated area

The tragedy of Brazil continues to frightening numbers. The death toll continues to grow and damage caused by flood damage has occurred in several cities and even change the course of some rivers in the hills of Rio de Janeiro.

According to the partial balance by the State Department of Health and Civil Defense, based on data from the Fire Department, Nova Friburgo continues with the largest number with 319 deaths, while Teresópolis has the second highest number of fatalities with 277. In Petrópolis 58 people were killed in Sumidouro 20 and in San José del Valle de Rio Preto 2.

Military Police delivered between Friday and today about 60 trucks with 500 tons of donated clothing, nonperishable food, water and personal hygiene products.

In Nova Friburgo has devastated most of its history. At least 30% of the cultural and architectural heritage is completely lost or severely damaged, according to Nelson Bohrer, president of the Foundation for the Memory of the municipality. Churches, schools, hospitals, parks, private homes, sculptures and fountains are some of the affected property.

The house of the Baron of Nova Friburgo and a botanical garden designed by landscape Glaziou in 1861 was destroyed, San Clemente Park, through the mud, there was nothing. There are tree trunks and branches everywhere. According to Bohrer, only to rebuild the country house would take about 1 billion reais.

Dantas Brook, whose cause was far to 8 miles from the center of Freiburg has changed its form and has become a river, as its scope and depth are different. Icarus

Moreno Jr., head of the Department of Public Works Rio de Janeiro said the map has changed and that "some islands disappeared and others were formed after the storm," the network O Globo.

Freiburg The new reality will require a new allocation to identify areas of risk. in Freiburg since Thursday, the secretary of Health and Civil Defense, Sergio Cortes, said that in some areas reharán maps as a result of the devastation.