Natural disasters
February is the rainiest on record in juiz de fora
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Intense rains in juiz de fora, minas gerais, accumulated 605.6 mm by tuesday (24), making february the rainiest month in the city's history. The storm caused at least 30 deaths and 39 missing persons, with landslides and burials affecting thousands. Authorities declared a state of calamity and mobilized rescues.
Heavy rains triggered landslides, flooding and six deaths in at least 18 municipalities in Pernambuco. Over 9,500 people are displaced or homeless, with 30 shelters open. Governor Raquel Lyra declared a state of emergency on Saturday.
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Cafam Melgar vacation center was affected by the overflow of La Melgara stream due to heavy rains on the morning of March 30. The entity safely evacuated families and is assessing damage to Zone F and the Water Park. Other complex services are operating normally.
Spain's 2025 summer wildfires, which razed 400,000 hectares, rank among the world's most devastating climate disasters of the year, according to Christian Aid's annual review. This event continues a pattern of severe climate impacts placing Spain in international vulnerability rankings. Experts link these disasters to the continued expansion of fossil fuels and political delays in climate action.
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Around 100 homes were damaged in the municipalities of Sagua la Grande and Cifuentes in the central province of Villa Clara due to heavy rains reported recently. The incident took place in Santa Clara, Cuba, according to local reports.