February 2026 recorded the highest volume of rain for the month in the history of the municipality of Juiz de Forain the Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais, according to the city hall.
According to data from Inmet (National Institute of Meteorology), 460.4 millimeters were recorded in February this year, with almost the majority of the volume being between the 22nd and 24th (229.9 mm). The previous record was in February 1988, when it rained almost 500 millimeters.
In three weeks of February this year, Juiz de Fora accumulated 270% of the total rainfall expected for the month. This is equivalent to almost twice as much as the historical average for the month, which is 170.3 mm.
Before the storm on Sunday (22), the city was already 170% above expected for monthly rainfall.
Above-average rainfall in Minas Gerais
In general, Minas Gerais recorded volumes of rain above those predicted for February, according to Inmet.
Belo Horizonte recorded 48.4 mm in the last four days and 267.4 mm in almost a month. This represents a number 50% above average.
Another six cities registered for February. They are:
- Januária: 264.6 mm (+118%);
- Salinas: 183,5 mm (+98%);
- Mines: 330 mm (+85%);
- Araçuaí: 175.8mm (+122%);
- Itamarandiba: 269.1 mm (+128%);
- Araxá: 263.2 mm (+16%).
On the other hand, Formoso, in the northwest of Minas Gerais, registered a level below the monthly average (-42%).
A and cloudy weather for the entire state until Saturday (28). This occurs due to the low pressure on the coast in the Southeast Region combined with atmospheric circulation at altitude. On the 28th, the weather is expected to change and rains tend to reduce in the center-south and west. But the northern and eastern areas of the state may continue to receive precipitation attention.
The cities of Ubá and Juiz de Fora are in a state of public calamity following the storms that hit the regions in recent days. There is action by the authorities and teams responsible for to those impacted. To date, 36 people have died, 33 are missing and 208 have already been rescued.
*Under the supervision of Carolina Figueiredo
