The death toll from severe landslides and flooding in eastern Brazil has risen to 64, with the state of Minas Gerais, specifically the cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá, suffering the heaviest impact. Over 5,500 people have been displaced, while meteorologists warn of “great danger” from continued inclement weather and river overflows in neighboring states. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is visiting the affected regions, as the federal government authorizes 3.4 million reais for reconstruction efforts and humanitarian assistance. This tragedy highlights a chronic vulnerability, with a significant portion of the local population living in high-risk zones prone to natural disasters.
Date: February 27, 2026. Source: aljazeera.com