"Deadly Floods Devastate Rio de Janeiro, Brazil"

Heavy rain in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state caused severe flooding, killing at least 12 people and leaving neighborhoods submerged. The floods affected the city of Rio, leading to deaths from drowning, landslides, and electrocution. Civil defense officials warned of high landslide risk in 18 towns, while residents accused authorities of negligence. Emergency response efforts involved military personnel using ambulances, boats, and aircraft to rescue residents. The extreme weather is attributed to human-caused climate change, with 2023 being the hottest year on record.