Civil Defense
Juiz de Fora receives military aid after rains leave 41 dead
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Heavy rains in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, caused at least 41 deaths and 17 missing, plus thousands homeless. The city declared a state of public calamity and is receiving support from the Brazilian Army. Residents report a lack of training for emergencies, while school shelters house affected families.
Heavy rains in Pernambuco caused four deaths in Recife and Olinda, affecting two families with mothers and children. The Civil Defense reports 422 homeless and 1,068 displaced. President Lula mobilized federal support for the affected areas.
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A four-story residential building experienced structural displacement on the night of April 15 in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, forcing the evacuation of 65 residents. Three people were injured by glass shards. The building remains cordoned off as causes are investigated.
An extratropical cyclone struck Santa Catarina and Paraná intensely on Friday (7), felling trees and unroofing houses, and is now beginning to affect western São Paulo. The São Paulo Civil Defense issued a severe cellphone alert for heavy rains and strong wind gusts. Authorities forecast severe conditions through Saturday (8).