A red alert has been issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) for significant rainfall accumulation, maintaining this alert for the third consecutive day across much of the Southeastern region of Brazil. The areas expected to experience the highest likelihood of storms until midnight on Friday include the São Paulo coast, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, the Zona da Mata in Minas Gerais, and southern Bahia. Forecasts predict precipitation rates above 60 mm per hour or exceeding 100 mm per day, raising concerns over flooding, landslides, and river overflow in affected localities.

In the cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá in Minas Gerais, the situation is particularly dire. Following severe storms that resulted in over 60 confirmed fatalities, the Civil Defense and Fire Department are focused on searching for missing persons amidst sinking soil concerns. Authorities are on high alert due to the possibility of more rain, which could exacerbate already dangerous conditions created by previously saturated ground.

As the weather is expected to improve over the weekend, residents are being cautioned about the risk of further rain impacts, underscoring the need for continued vigilance. Local governmental responses are prioritizing safety and emergency relief measures to manage the current crisis and prepare for recovering once the severe weather subsides, highlighting the ongoing challenges of natural disaster preparedness in Brazil's southeastern regions.