Death toll rises to 30 from heavy rains in southeast Brazil

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The death toll from heavy rainfall in Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais has risen to 30, with 39 people missing and hundreds displaced, local authorities said Tuesday.

Firemen work at a building destroyed by heavy rains in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, February 24, 2026. /VCG

The city of Juiz de Fora has been hit the hardest, with dozens of casualties and 440 people homeless. February's cumulative rainfall reached 584 millimeters, doubling the historical average for the month and reaching a record high.

The downpours have triggered landslides, floods and the collapse of homes in several neighborhoods.

Roads are full of mud after heavy rainfall in Uba, Brazil, February 24, 2026. /VCG

In the nearby city of Uba, severe flooding has caused multiple casualties and extensive damage.

The rains, which began Monday afternoon, are expected to continue in the coming days, keeping local officials on high alert.

(With input from Xinhua)

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