State of public calamity is declared in Tuntum; residents can request withdrawal of FGTS
The city of Tuntum in Maranhão, Brazil, has been officially declared in a state of public calamity due to recent flooding, allowing residents to access their FGTS funds to aid recovery efforts.
MPMG recommends that real estate agencies do not increase rents in Juiz de Fora during the state of calamity
The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais urged real estate agencies to refrain from raising rents in Juiz de Fora due to the recent calamity caused by floods, which resulted in numerous casualties and displaced individuals.
Emergency situation in Paraty recognized by the Federal Government
The federal government of Brazil has recognized the public calamity in Paraty due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains.
'We lost three students from the buried school': the tragedy of the rain in MG that killed at least 28
Severe rains in Southeast Brazil have resulted in at least 28 fatalities, with the majority occurring in Minas Gerais, where emergency measures have been declared due to extensive damage and loss of life.
Firefighters have already rescued nearly 100 people alive after landslides in Juiz de Fora, says Zema
Governor Romeu Zema reported that firefighters have rescued 98 people alive from risk areas in Juiz de Fora and Ubá following severe flooding.
Federal government recognizes public calamity in Juiz de Fora (MG) after deaths from rains
The federal government of Brazil has declared a state of public calamity in Juiz de Fora following deadly rainstorms that impacted the city.
PHOTOS: see the destruction caused by the rain in Juiz de Fora, MG
Severe flooding in Juiz de Fora, MG has resulted in 14 deaths and left 440 people homeless.
Flood leads Juiz de Fora to a state of public calamity
Heavy rainfall in Juiz de Fora has prompted the mayor to declare a state of public calamity due to widespread destruction and rescues.