In the early hours of Thursday, a house in the Jardim Natal neighborhood of Juiz de Fora collapsed as a result of the ongoing heavy rains in the city. The local firefighters report that, at this time, there are no recorded victims from the incident. The Civil Defense has instructed a complete evacuation of the surrounding streets, including Dr. Augusto Eckman and Tenente Lucas Drumond. Residents needing shelter have been directed to the Municipal School Henrique José de Souza in a nearby area.

In addition to the house collapse in Jardim Natal, multiple other incidents were reported during the night, including the collapse of a building on Tapajara Street in the Guaruá neighborhood, which fortunately also resulted in no casualties. Furthermore, there was a landslide in the Três Moinhos neighborhood where three houses fell; again, no victims were reported. However, there has been a concerning incident where a motorcyclist was swept away by floodwaters in the Bom Pastor neighborhood.

The series of incidents resulting from continuous rain since the beginning of the week highlights the severe impact of the weather on the region, which has already resulted in numerous fatalities and significant damage to properties. Local authorities are on high alert as further rain is expected, and emergency services are mobilized to assist those affected by the flooding and structural collapses, emphasizing the urgency of safety measures in place for the community.