Severe rainfall in Brazil’s southeastern state of Minas Gerais has left devastation in its wake. Local authorities have confirmed 23 deaths, with 47 individuals missing as search and rescue operations intensify.
The torrential downpour has primarily affected the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba, leaving these areas grappling with flooding and landslides. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has expressed his condolences and emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and restoration of services.
Efforts to locate the missing continue, with 136 officials deployed across the affected regions. The situation remains precarious, as Brazil confronts the peak of its rainy season, characterized by severe weather and its associated challenges.
(With inputs from agencies.)