Some of you may have seen the news from Brazil this week, as Rio de Janeiro has faced unusually severe rainstorms. Pavement Project coordinator Clenir dos Santos emailed yesterday with the latest:
“Over 70 people were killed today. Some are in hospital and others are missing. The rain has not stopped yet. In fact it is stronger now as it was during the night. Very scary. The city stopped completely today. People are being told to stay home and those living on the hills are told to leave their houses but are resisting. Where can they go? … Let’s pray and hope the weather eases soon.”
Please pray for the Pavement Project team in Rio, and all the facilitators and volunteers. Pray too for the street children, who will be more at risk than most from the torrential rain.