Rio's parade is rained on one last time! Olympics closing ceremony is hit by a torrential rainstorm as Brazil brings the curtain down in front of a half-empty stadium

Athletes and spectators from around the world gathered for the Olympics closing ceremony in Rio on Sunday to watch the city pass the baton on to Toyko for the next games. It rained one more time on the Rio Olympics parade last night as Brazil said goodbye - and some said good riddance - to the 2016 games. Beset by economic problems, political unrest, health fears and security worries, the games ended like they began, to a half empty house. The torrential rain that plundered down over Rio added to the misery of officials as they surveyed the half empty stadium and swathes of unsold seats.