In addition to the victims, three people remain missing; In response to the calamity, city hall declared a state of emergency for a period of six months
In the early hours of this Sunday (12), the city of Ipatinga, in , faced intense violence that resulted in the deaths of at least five people due to house collapses. In addition to the victims, three people remain missing. Among those, there is a child just eight years old and a 70-year-old woman.
Mayor Gustavo Nunes reported that the city was severely affected by a storm, which caused 80 millimeters of rain in an interval of less than an hour. This amount of precipitation in such a short time contributed to the severity of the situation, leading to landslides and collapse of structures.
In response to the calamity, Ipatinga city hall declared a state of emergency for a period of six months. This measure aims to facilitate the mobilization of resources and actions necessary to assist the victims and restore normality in the city. Since the start of the current rainy season, the state of Minas Gerais has recorded 13 deaths related to incidents caused by adverse weather conditions.
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Posted by Luisa dos Santos
