Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 20

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 24, 2026 at 06:26 PM

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At least 20 people have died in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais after heavy rains triggered floods and landslides on Monday evening. The majority of fatalities occurred in Juiz de Fora, with 15 deaths, while Ubá reported six deaths. Rescue operations are underway as dozens remain missing after homes and buildings collapsed. President Lula da Silva has declared a "state of calamity" in Juiz de Fora and mobilized government support for humanitarian assistance and reconstruction. Around 440 people have been displaced in Juiz de Fora, where temporary shelter is being provided and donations are being requested. The local government has declared three days of mourning.

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TV Globo 30% Valtencir Coutinho de Miranda 40% Margarida Salomão 60% Ubá 60% Minas Gerais 70% Brazil 80% Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ×280% Juiz de Fora ×790%

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landslides 90% floods 90% rescue operations 80% heavy rains 70% deaths 70% state of calamity 60% missing residents 60% disaster 60% humanitarian assistance 50%

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Very Negative

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