[governance] mudslides

[Carlos A. Afonso]

Thanks, Avri. We were lucky enough indeed, but nearly all became
isolated for nearly 24 hours -- it was the most intense rainfall on
record, coupled with high sea tides which kept the water in the city
(nearly 300 mm of it in a little more than 24 hours). Consequences are
terrible especially for the poor in higher areas -- and this time even
the very rich who have their mansions in higher areas as well were
affected (Nature was a bit more democratic this time).

I heve never seen anything like it. The sun is finally appearing today,
but bits of rain are still happening. Early last night a major landslide
 buried about 60 homes -- estimates now are that 200 people are buried dead.

beso

--c.a.

Avri Doria wrote:
> hi,
> 
> best wishes for anyone who may have anyone in the way of mudslides.  i expect/hope that given the size and the where and the luck of statistics, none of this list's Brasilian members are in the mud's way, but best wishes nonetheless.
> 
> a.
> 
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