City of Juiz de Fora and Ubá record deaths and missing people after strong storms

Chuvas intensas provocaram ao menos 22 mortes, deixaram dezenas de desaparecidos e centenas de desabrigados. Aulas foram suspensas, e equipes seguem em buscas por vítimas soterradas.

The heavy rains that hit the cities of Dee caused a scene of destruction and mourning. According to information released so far, at least 22 people have died as a result of the storms, while around 45 remain missing.

Fire Department teams work around the clock in the most affected areas, searching for buried victims and responding to incidents of building collapses and landslides. The priority has been to locate survivors and ensure the safety of residents in risk areas.

Intense rains caused at least 22 deaths, left dozens missing and hundreds homeless. Classes have been suspended, and teams continue to search for buried victims.

Intense rains caused at least 22 deaths, left dozens of people missing and hundreds homeless/ Photo: Reproduction

In addition to the fatal victims, hundreds of people were left homeless and had to leave their homes because of the advancing water and the risk of new landslides. Temporary shelters were organized to shelter the affected families.

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Given the seriousness of the situation, the government declared three days of official mourning. Classes in the municipal network were also suspended, as a safety measure and to allow the reorganization of the affected structures.

Intense rains caused at least 22 deaths, left dozens missing and hundreds homeless. Classes have been suspended, and teams continue to search for buried victims.

Intense rains caused at least 22 deaths, left dozens of people missing and hundreds homeless/ Photo: Reproduction

Authorities continue to monitor weather conditions and ask the population to avoid risk areas, pay attention to official warnings and call emergency services if necessary.