Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 30 after record rainfall

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 25, 2026 at 12:28 AM

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Record rainfall in southeastern Brazil triggered floods and landslides, resulting in at least 30 deaths and 39 missing in the cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá in Minas Gerais state. The disaster, occurring after an overnight downpour in a month with record rainfall, caused rivers to burst their banks and swept away homes. Firefighters and volunteers are searching for the missing, while over 200 people have been rescued. Juiz de Fora's mayor declared a state of emergency, and Brazilian President Lula da Silva pledged humanitarian assistance and support for reconstruction. The focus remains on rescuing survivors and providing aid to those affected.

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Wilton Aparecido de Souza 40% Paulo Roberto Bermudes Rezende 40% Atila Mauro 40% Demetrius Goulart ×250% Margarida Salomão ×260% Ubá 60% Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 70% Minas Gerais 70% Juiz de Fora ×380% Brazil ×290%

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natural disaster 90% brazil 90% disaster relief 80% floods 80% rescue efforts 70% landslides 70% rainfall 60% debris 50%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Brazil

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