Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 20
Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.
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Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.
Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have resulted in at least 25 deaths and left 43 individuals missing, with approximately 440 residents evacuated from Juiz de Fora and Ubá. Rescue operations are ongoing, and more rainfall is expected in the coming days.
Intense rains in southeastern Brazil have caused at least 23 deaths and nearly 50 disappearances in Minas Gerais state, particularly in Juiz de Fora, where 16 fatalities and 20 homes buried by landslides have been reported. The mayor declared a state of public calamity due to the severe situation.
Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 20 people dead and dozens missing in flooding and landslides, with over 400 people displaced in Minas Gerais state. The municipality of Juiz de Fora recorded 16 deaths, while four people died in the city of Ubá.
Severe floods in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state have killed at least 23 people, left dozens missing, and forced hundreds to evacuate as more rain is forecast. The torrential rains began on Monday in the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba, about 310 kilometers (192 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro, forcing about 440 ... .
Record rainfall in southeastern Brazil has led to severe flooding and landslides, resulting in at least 30 deaths and 39 people missing. The cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá were particularly affected, with numerous homes swept away and extensive damage reported.
Torrential rainfall in southeastern Brazil has caused floods, leading to at least 23 deaths and leaving dozens missing. Emergency workers are searching for survivors in the municipality of Juiz de Fora, where the Paraibuna River overflowed its banks.
Severe floods in southeastern Brazil have killed at least 14 people and forced hundreds to evacuate their homes. The torrential rains began on Monday, impacting the cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá, with authorities warning of potential mudslides.
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