Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 20
Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.
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"I have mobilised the wider government to support those in the region and said my focus was on providing humanitarian assistance and supporting reconstruction efforts."
— Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , Politician
"This tragedy is the saddest moment in my five years in local government."
— Margarida Salomão , Politician
"Nos estamos multiplicando para socorrer a las personas y salvar vidas."
— Margarida Salomão , Politician
"Minas está presente y hará todo lo que esté a su alcance para amenizar este sufrimiento."
— Romeu Zema , Politician
"security forces are working on the rescue and providing immediate assistance to the population affected by the rain."
— Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , Politician
"Our focus is to guarantee humanitarian assistance, the restoration of basic services, aid to displaced people, and support for reconstruction."
— Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , Politician
"the situation was 'extreme'."
— Margarida Salomão , Politician
"There were more than 180mm [of rain] in four hours, intense, destructive and persistent."
— Margarida Salomao , Politician
"We have hope. We found a boy this morning. He was inside a house, under the rubble. It took the team two hours of work."
— Major Demetrius Goulart , Other
"Our focus is to ensure humanitarian assistance, the restoration of basic services, support for displaced people, and aid for reconstruction."
— Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva , Politician
Key People
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is the President of Brazil, recognized for his social policies and focus on poverty alleviation.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician and former union leader who served as the President of Brazil.
Major Demetrius Goulart is a fire brigade officer involved in rescue operations.
Margarida Salomao is the mayor of Juiz de Fora.
She is the Mayor of Juiz de Fora.
He is the Governor of Minas Gerais.
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Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.
Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have resulted in at least 25 deaths and left 43 individuals missing, with approximately 440 residents evacuated from Juiz de Fora and Ubá. Rescue operations are ongoing, and more rainfall is expected in the coming days.
Intense rains in southeastern Brazil have caused at least 23 deaths and nearly 50 disappearances in Minas Gerais state, particularly in Juiz de Fora, where 16 fatalities and 20 homes buried by landslides have been reported. The mayor declared a state of public calamity due to the severe situation.
Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 20 people dead and dozens missing in flooding and landslides, with over 400 people displaced in Minas Gerais state. The municipality of Juiz de Fora recorded 16 deaths, while four people died in the city of Ubá.
Severe floods in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state have killed at least 23 people, left dozens missing, and forced hundreds to evacuate as more rain is forecast. The torrential rains began on Monday in the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba, about 310 kilometers (192 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro, forcing about 440 ... .
Torrential rainfall in southeastern Brazil has caused floods, leading to at least 23 deaths and leaving dozens missing. Emergency workers are searching for survivors in the municipality of Juiz de Fora, where the Paraibuna River overflowed its banks.
Severe floods in southeastern Brazil have killed at least 14 people and forced hundreds to evacuate their homes. The torrential rains began on Monday, impacting the cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá, with authorities warning of potential mudslides.
Record rainfall in southeastern Brazil has led to severe flooding and landslides, resulting in at least 30 deaths and 39 people missing. The cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá were particularly affected, with numerous homes swept away and extensive damage reported.
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