Floods displace tens of thousands in northeastern Brazil

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Floods and dam failures have displaced tens of thousands of people in northeastern Brazil, with more rain expected next week. New weather patterns due to global warming have led to unprecedented rainfall. Michael Fox reports on some of the communities impacted by the floods, and what they’re doing to support each other.

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