100 dead, 1,00,000 homes destroyed by devastating storms in Brazil
A massive storm in Brazil has claimed the lives of at least 100 people and damaged nearly 100,000 homes. Brazil has been reeling under an intense spell of rainfall that has not stopped for a week.- Brasilia - UPDATED: May 9, 2024, 08:29 AM - 3 mins read
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