A woman in Ubá waited for three hours for rescue while clinging to a pole during severe flooding, as the death toll in the region continues to rise amid ongoing torrential rain and landslides.
In Ubá, a woman found herself in a life-threatening situation during a severe flooding event, clinging to a pole for three hours while waiting for rescue. As rescue efforts progressed, the authorities reported an increase in fatalities, with 55 confirmed deaths in Juiz de Fora and six in Ubá as of Thursday night. Local reporter Bette Lucchese provided firsthand accounts of the dire circumstances faced by residents as they navigated the disaster's aftermath.
The situation in Ubá worsened late Thursday with renewed rainfall that heightened concerns among the populace. The fire department reported three new landslides that damaged several homes; fortunately, no additional casualties were reported from these incidents. Streets in the area, particularly Avenida Beira Rio, were inundated, causing significant disruption as citizens complied with new alerts issued by the Civil Defense. As a result, many shops were left with empty streets and debris from discarded materials, with business owners struggling after losing their entire stock.
This unfolding disaster emphasizes the vulnerability of the region to severe weather events and the need for improved disaster preparedness. The ongoing challenges of rescue operations and the rising death toll highlight the urgent need for government intervention and support. Local authorities and citizens are facing a harrowing recovery process, grappling with loss and the ongoing threat of further flooding and landslides as the weather conditions remain unstable.
