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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 16 > Reservoir overflows dam in flooded Brazil

Reservoir overflows dam in flooded Brazil


May 16, 2009

SAO PAULO — Brazilian emergency officials say a rain-swollen reservoir overflowed a dam in the country’s flood-stricken north, forcing 500 people from their houses.

Piaui state Civil Defense says in a statement that officials worry the Algodoes I dam could be in danger of....

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