A series of floods and mudslides took place in January 2011 in several towns of the Mountainous Region , in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Casualties occurred in the cities of Nova Friburgo, Teresopolis, Petrópolis, Sumidouro and Sao Jose do Vale do Rio Preto. The floods caused at least 903 deaths, including 424 in Nova Friburgo and 378 in Teresópolis. While local media claims that the combination of floods, mudslides and landslides in Rio de Janeiro became the worst weather-related natural disaster in Brazilian history, some contend that a similar weather-related tragedy that took place in the same state in 1967 was much deadlier, and that an estimated 1,700 people lost their lives on that occasion..In a 24-hour period between 11 and 12 January 2011, the local weather service registered more rainfall than what is expected for the entire month.
The cities that reported human casualties are located in a mountainous area, in the neighborhood of the Serra dos Orgaos national park. The area is a tourist hotspot due to its geographic features, historical landmarks and mild temperatures. Many buildings, however, are directly exposed to landslide hazards because of the steep terrain.
The cities that reported human casualties are located in a mountainous area, in the neighborhood of the Serra dos Orgaos national park. The area is a tourist hotspot due to its geographic features, historical landmarks and mild temperatures. Many buildings, however, are directly exposed to landslide hazards because of the steep terrain.
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