In the southeastern region of Brazil, heavy rainstorms have caused the death toll to rise to 30 people.

The military fire department of the state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil confirmed in the latest report released on the 24th that the death toll in the region due to heavy rain has risen to 30, with 39 people missing. The heavy rain began to hit the area on the afternoon of the 23rd, causing landslides, flooding of rivers, trees falling, and buildings collapsing. The cities of Juiz de Fora and Ub in Minas Gerais state have been severely affected. In the early morning of the 24th, the government of Juiz de Fora declared a state of public disaster. The latest report from the state military fire department shows that the disaster has resulted in 30 deaths, 39 missing persons, thousands of people homeless, and rescue operations are still ongoing. Brazilian President Lula expressed his deepest condolences to the families affected by the disaster on social media. The federal government of Brazil has sent health system personnel, civil defense technicians, and military forces to support the area, and Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema has announced three days of mourning in the state.