Heavy rain unleashes flood emergency in Brazil

Residents discuss the emergency with their belongings in a pile

Residents are clearing their properties after rain in Palhoca (AAP) Source: AAP

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Brazil is facing an emergency flood crisis with homes, businesses and property badly damaged after three days of heavy downpour.

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