Floods and landslides hit Minas Gerais; Juiz de Fora in the news as the state braces for more extreme weather. City in MG, near Rio border; nickname J.F. Established as a regional hub.
Since Monday, torrential rains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, have caused severe flooding and landslides in Juiz de Fora and Uba, killing at least 46 people and displacing around 3,600 residents. Rescue operations continue amid ongoing heavy rain forecasts. Authorities declared a state of emergency and are relocating vulnerable families to shelters while warning of further risks.