Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 26, 2026 at 01:47 AM

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Floods in Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, have caused the death toll to rise to 46, with 21 people still missing as of Wednesday, February 26, 2026. The majority of deaths, 40, occurred in Juiz de Fora, while six were in Uba. Approximately 3,600 residents have been displaced due to the disaster, which was triggered by torrential rains causing waterways to overflow and landslides to occur. Emergency workers are continuing search and rescue operations, though firefighters have stated that those still missing are unlikely to be found alive. The floods have swept away homes and affected numerous families in the region.

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AFP 30% Ricardo Dutra 40% Uba 50% Josiane Aparecida 60% Bernardo Lopes Dutra ×260% Juiz de Fora ×380% Minas Gerais ×290% Brazil ×3100%

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