The month of February 2023 has set a record in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, with the National Institute of Meteorology reporting an unprecedented 605.6 mm of rainfall, making it the most rainfall recorded in February in the city's history. This figure is significantly higher than the historical average of 170 mm, which is based on 30 years of records. The intense rainfall has raised concerns among residents and local authorities as the area has seen an unusual weather pattern that may lead to further emergencies.

The heaviest rainfall occurred within a short span, particularly noted between 6 PM and midnight on Monday, February 23, when nearly 150 mm of rain fell in just six hours in the Nossa Senhora de Lourdes region, roughly equivalent to the area's entire average for the month. Moreover, other nearby regions such as Ubá reported 170 mm of rain in just three hours, indicating an alarming rate of precipitation that could overwhelm local infrastructure and emergency services. The local government in Matias Barbosa has also declared a state of calamity due to the severe weather conditions.

Local meteorologists and government organizations are closely monitoring the ongoing weather situation, with warnings for potential flooding and landslides due to the saturated ground. This extreme weather underscores the implications of climate change and the need for improved disaster preparedness in urban regions, as residents and officials alike prepare for potentially more severe weather events in the near future.