In Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, the first night following devastating rains saw many establishments such as bars, restaurants, and shopping centers closed, even in areas that were not directly impacted by floods or landslides. Residents engaged in vigils overnight, searching for missing individuals and those possibly trapped under debris. The community has been deeply affected by the disaster, resulting in fears that misinformation is circulating amid the crisis, further compounding anxiety in an already tense situation.

As of Wednesday morning, rescue efforts have been grim; local firefighters reported a death toll of 36, with 30 fatalities in Juiz de Fora itself and six in the nearby city of Ubá. There are also 31 individuals still unaccounted for in Juiz de Fora along with two in Ubá. Authorities confirmed that 208 people have been rescued alive. The psychological toll of the disaster is evident as families continue their desperate searches for their loved ones while dealing with the cascade of false news that can hinder recovery efforts and sow confusion in the community.

Looking ahead, further heavy rains are expected in the central-south area of the state, particularly affecting Juiz de Fora, which has already been significantly impacted by the storms that struck on Monday night. The National Center for Monitoring and Warnings of Natural Disasters has issued alerts indicating a very high risk of further flooding in the region, necessitating continued vigilance from both local authorities and residents as they navigate this disaster's aftermath, striving for safety and truth in their ongoing searches and recovery efforts.