Brazil floods and landslides kill dozens after record rainfall
France 24
by FRANCE 24February 25, 2026
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Record-breaking rainfall has caused catastrophic floods and landslides in southeastern Brazil, claiming at least 30 lives and leaving 39 people missing. The devastating incidents occurred in Minas Gerais state, with Juiz de Fora and Uba particularly hard-hit. Torrential rains overnight led to rivers overflowing, streets becoming torrents of muddy water, and entire neighborhoods buried under landslides. Over 200 individuals were rescued, but the search for the missing continues, with firefighters and sniffer dogs working tirelessly in the debris.
In Juiz de Fora, a massive landslide destroyed 12 houses, leaving families devastated. Among those affected was Cleiton Ronan, who lost his sister and nephew. Wilton A
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/25/2026