In Juiz de Fora, a public school, the Municipal Antônio Faustino da Silva, which was serving as a shelter for individuals affected by heavy rain, has had to be evacuated due to the high risk of landslides. The announcement came after significant rainfall on the night of Monday, the 23rd, which prompted local authorities to assess the safety of the shelter. Given its proximity to a hillside that has shown signs of destabilization, officials decided it was too dangerous for the displaced residents to remain there.

Most shelters for those displaced by the rains have been set up in educational institutions, and with the imminent risk at the school, many residents had to be relocated. One evacuee, 68-year-old retiree Mário Ramos, shared his experience of spending the first night at the school before being moved to another location. He now dedicates his days to helping sort donations and clean up, returning only to spend nights at different shelters as the situation unfolds.

The evacuation has affected around 100 individuals, with lingering belongings left inside the school. The area surrounding the evacuated school is reportedly covered in mud, reflecting the severity of the rainfall and the associated risk of landslides in the neighborhood. With classes suspended until Friday, the local community is working together to manage the aftermath of the natural disaster and support those in need during this challenging time.