BRAZIL-WEATHER-FLOODS-RAIN

Handout picture released by Rio de Janeiro’s State Government of showing an aerial view of Xeren neighbourhood, in the municipality of Duque de Caxias, some 50 km from Rio de Janeiro’s downtown taken on January 4, 2013 after heavy downpours caused the overflowing of rivers. At least one person was killed, eight are missing and several lost their homes, while authorities issued an alert in Brazil’s southeastern state of Rio de Janeiro as they expect more rain in the coming days. AFP PHOTO/RIO DE JANEIRO STATE GOVERNMENT/BRUNO MONTEIRO/HO — RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO/RIO DE JANEIRO STATE GOVERNMENT/BRUNO MONTEIRO/HO” – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS