In São João de Meriti, in Baixada Fluminense, one person died and 600 were displaced due to flooding
Severe flooding in São João de Meriti has led to one death and displaced 600 residents, exacerbated by local construction efforts.
Residents build barriers to contain rainwater after flood in São João de Meriti
Residents in the Venda Velha neighborhood of São João de Meriti built barriers to prevent rainwater from flooding their homes again following a severe storm.
Elderly woman drowns in São João de Meriti (RJ) and 600 are displaced after rains in the city
An 85-year-old woman drowned in São João de Meriti during heavy rainfall that displaced around 600 residents.
'I lost everything again,' laments man during storm in São João de Meriti; rain left elderly woman dead and 600 displaced in the municipality
Severe storms in São João de Meriti, Brazil, have resulted in one death and over 600 people being displaced as residents deal with the aftermath of flooding and property damage.
Woman drowns and 124 are left homeless after storm in São João de Meriti
A woman drowned, and 124 residents were displaced after heavy rains struck São João de Meriti, Brazil, leading to a maximum alert level from local authorities.
Teen goes through 'drug court' and suffers gang rape in RJ
A 13-year-old girl was gang-raped as punishment after being subjected to a 'drug court' in São João de Meriti, Brazil, due to a mistaken identity.
Police say 13-year-old girl raped by 6 men was mistaken for the girlfriend of a gangster in RJ
A 13-year-old girl in São João de Meriti was raped by six men who believed she was the girlfriend of a rival gang member, and the police are conducting an investigation into the incident.
PM seeks suspects of gang rape against teenager and finds 2 injured men in São João de Meriti
Police in São João de Meriti found two injured men while searching for suspects involved in the gang rape of a 13-year-old girl.
Teen reports being a victim of gang rape in São João de Meriti
A 13-year-old girl reported being gang-raped after being approached by armed men in São João de Meriti, prompting police intervention.