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Authorities in Brazil say at least 102 people have died in landslides and floods, set off by the heaviest rains in decades in the state of Rio. Heavy rains began Monday and have continued into Wednesday.(7)Officials say a record-breaking 28. 8 centimeters of rain fell in the city of Rio de Janeiro in a 24-hour period. Officials say mudslides swept away many buildings in the city’s hillside slums. Schools are closed for a second straight day, Wednesday. Rio state Governor Sergio Cabral has called for three days of mourning for the victims. Rio mayor Eduardo Paes said the situation improved Wednesday, but he continued to urge people to stay home. The forecast calls for the rains to continue until Friday.(8)Officials say potential mudslides threaten at least 10,000 homes. Heavy rains in December and January also triggered flooding and mudslides that killed dozens of people in Rio state, including 10 who died when a mudslide struck a resort hotel.