Heavy rains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, have led to the deaths of 37 people and left many missing, with significant damage in affected cities.
In the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, relentless heavy rains have resulted in a tragic death toll of 37 individuals, with another 33 reported missing. The Brazilian Fire Department is in its second day of search and rescue operations amidst the rubble of two cities severely impacted by the flooding and landslides: Juiz de Fora and Ubá. Thousands have been left homeless, and the situation continues to evolve as heavy rains forecast further potential damage in the area.
In the city of Juiz de Fora, which has a population of around half a million, 30 fatalities have been confirmed, and authorities are actively searching for at least 31 individuals who remain unaccounted for. The devastation in Juiz de Fora has been particularly severe, with the ongoing search operations revealing five additional bodies early Wednesday. City officials are working tirelessly to manage the disaster response and support those in need within the community.
Further complicating the situation, the smaller city of Ubá, located about 100 kilometers from Juiz de Fora, has reported at least 6 deaths and 2 people missing. In total, six other municipalities in the surrounding region have experienced significant damage from the storms, although they have not reported any fatalities. As the rescue operations progress, the primary focus remains on locating the missing individuals and providing immediate relief to those displaced by the disaster, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in the wake of this tragic event.
