Death toll climbs to 136 from deadly rains in Brazil

The death toll rose to 136 from heavy rains and mudslides in Petropolis in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state, authorities said Friday.

A total of 967 people were housed in shelters and 213 are still reported missing, though authorities have yet to determine an official number.

Authorities have declared a “state of disaster” in the region and urged residents in risky areas to go to places being used as shelters.