2nd day of searches: Juiz de Fora and Ubá count the dead and look for missing persons in the rubble
On the second day of search operations in Juiz de Fora and Ubá, rescue teams are working to find missing persons following severe floods that caused significant fatalities and displacements.
On the second day of search efforts in the Brazilian cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá, the local fire department is actively engaged in searching for missing individuals among the rubble left by devastating floods that struck the region earlier this week. Heavy rainfall resulted in widespread destruction, with reports indicating at least 25 fatalities and numerous people unaccounted for in Juiz de Fora, while Ubá has confirmed 7 deaths, including one from electrocution, alongside two missing persons. The affected neighborhoods in Juiz de Fora include JK, Santa Rita, Vila Ideal, Lourdes, Vila Alpina, São Benedito, and Vila Olavo Costa. Among the deceased are students and a teacher, highlighting the tragic toll the disaster has taken on the community. These neighborhoods are known for their residential areas, where many families live at risk of flood due to heavy rains typical of the region. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities work against time to locate survivors in the debris. The situation remains dire as hundreds are reported dead and thousands displaced, leading to a humanitarian crisis that will require significant support and resources for recovery in the aftermath of this disaster.