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.
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture early Sunday, shaking parts of northeastern Japan including Aomori Prefecture.
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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.