Rio Flooding Raises Questions on Readiness for Olympics: Video

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Rio Flooding Raises Questions on Readiness for Olympics: Video

April 7 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Deirdre Bolton reports on the flooding and mudslides in Rio de Janeiro after heavy rain fell in the Brazilian city. The disaster led some to question whether the city, with a population of 12 million in the metropolitan region, is adequately prepared to host the 2016 Olympics. (Source: Bloomberg)
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