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Brazil Floods: 30 Dead, 39 Missing in Minas Gerais
25 Feb
Summary
- Thirty people have died and 39 are missing following a devastating landslide.
- A state of calamity was declared in Juiz de Fora due to record rainfall.
- Hundreds of people have been displaced, with temporary shelters provided.
Thirty people have lost their lives in a severe landslide in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, with 39 individuals still unaccounted for as of February 25, 2026. The catastrophic event occurred when a river overflowed due to unprecedented rainfall, leading to a massive landslide that swept away homes. In response to the disaster, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared a state of calamity in Juiz de Fora, one of the hardest-hit neighborhoods.
Rescue operations have been underway, with 200 people saved from the affected areas. However, the landslide has left around 440 people homeless, prompting local government to establish temporary shelters and appeal for essential donations. The incident, described as the saddest moment by the local mayor, has led to three days of official mourning in Juiz de Fora. Brazil has experienced numerous extreme weather-related tragedies in recent years, with similar events causing significant loss of life in 2024 and two years prior.
