Residents watch firefighters and civil defence employees on the web site the place houses collapsed because of heavy rains and extreme flooding within the Parque Burnier neighbourhood of Juiz de Fora in Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026
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Extreme floods in southeastern Brazil have killed a minimum of 25 individuals and left dozens lacking within the state of Minas Gerais, officers stated on Tuesday (February 24, 2026). Meteorologists warned that extra rain is anticipated within the area within the subsequent few days.
The torrential rains started on Monday (February 23) within the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba, about 310 kilometres (192 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro, forcing about 440 residents to evacuate their houses.
Minas Gerais’ fireplace division says it’s trying to find 43 individuals who went lacking since late on Monday. A video shared by the division confirmed flooded streets in Juiz de Fora and Uba, the place a river veered off its course.
Officers have warned residents to keep away from areas that might be vulnerable to mudslides.
Juiz de Fora is a metropolis of 5.6 lakh residents, whereas neighbouring Uba has 1.07 lakh, in accordance with Brazil’s statistics company.
Rescue, help being supplied: Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stated on his social media channels that safety forces are engaged on the rescue and offering fast help to the inhabitants affected by the rain.
Brazil’s meteorology institute Inmet stated in an announcement that extra rain is forecast for the area, which lies near hills, valleys and slopes.
Juiz de Fora Metropolis Corridor stated in an announcement the town skilled double the rain anticipated for February. Mayor Margarida Salomao stated earlier a minimum of 20 landslides have been reported.
Firefighter Demetrius Bastos Goulart, 47, stated rescue efforts will likely be sluggish and prolonged.
“It’s a excessive quantity (of mud) within the landslides, we’ve to work with a number of precision to keep away from any injury to potential victims,” Mr. Goulard informed The Related Press.
Printed – February 25, 2026 07:53 am IST