Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing
Summary
Heavy rains and flooding in Brazil's Minas Gerais have killed 46 people and left 21 missing, displacing thousands and prompting urgent relief efforts.
Key Points
- The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Minas Gerais, Brazil has risen to 46.
- Around 3,600 people have been displaced in the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba due to floods and landslides.
- Authorities and volunteers are assisting affected residents amid a state of calamity declaration in Juiz de Fora.
- Brazil's federal government has accelerated relief efforts by sending health agents and national defense personnel to the region.
