Brazil flooding death toll rises to 64 as search efforts continue

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By The Associated PressFebruary 28, 2026 at 12:28 AM

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Heavy rains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, triggered deadly floods and landslides, causing the death toll to rise to 64 as of February 27, 2026. Search efforts continue for five missing people, while over 5,500 have been displaced from their homes in cities like Juiz de Fora and Uba. Brazil's meteorology institute warns of further extreme weather in Minas Gerais and neighboring states, increasing the risk of landslides and flooding. President Lula da Silva is scheduled to visit the affected areas to meet with local leaders and assess the damage. The federal government has allocated approximately $660,000 for reconstruction and humanitarian aid.

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Cemaden (Brazilian government agency) 35% Matias Barbosa 40% Rio 50% Sao Paulo 50% Inmet (Brazil's meteorology institute) 55% Uba ×360% Juiz de Fora ×470% Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Lula) ×375% Minas Gerais ×685% Brazil ×490%

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flooding 90% landslides 80% extreme weather 70% death toll 70% heavy rain 60% natural disasters 50% humanitarian assistance 40%

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Brazil

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