In the early hours of Sunday, a wall at a funeral home in Bicas, located in the Zona da Mata region of Brazil, collapsed due to heavy rainfall, resulting in numerous coffins toppling into a nearby creek. The incident occurred as the coffins were stacked against the wall that gave way, which was situated behind the property along Rua Olegário Maciel near a river. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries reported despite the shocking nature of the event, and local residents captured the moment on video, which has since circulated online.

The local Civil Defense Authority has since taken measures to reinforce the collapsed wall temporarily, aiming to prevent a total structural failure while they manage the aftermath of the incident. They have monitored the situation closely to mitigate any further risks posed to the site and ensure the safety of the surrounding area. Clean-up and recovery efforts are underway, with local authorities working to restore normalcy after the unusual and distressing occurrence.

The rainfall that contributed to the wall's collapse is part of a larger weather pattern affecting the Zona da Mata region, as the South Atlantic Convergence Zone (ZCAS) is causing increased rainfall in the area, with the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) continuing to issue alerts for severe weather conditions throughout the week. The situation underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure to extreme weather events, particularly in regions experiencing abnormal precipitation levels.