Record Rains in Brazil Leave 23 Dead and Dozens Missing in Minas Gerais
At least 23 people died, dozens remain missing, and more than 400 had to leave their homes after record rains hit...
TL;DR
- Record rainfall in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, caused at least 23 deaths and over 400 evacuations.
- February registered the highest rainfall in Juiz de Fora's history, prompting a state of calamity.
- Landslides, river overflows, and building collapses are attributed to the severe weather.
- Rescue operations are underway for dozens of missing persons.
- The national government has sent reinforcements to assist in rescue efforts.
- The article notes a trend of increasing extreme weather events in Brazil, linked to climate change.