Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:15am on 25 Feb 2026,Wednesday Weather & Environment
At least 25 people have died after relentless heavy rains triggered severe flooding and landslides in southeastern Brazil, particularly in Minas Gerais state. Rivers overflowed, inundating residential areas and sweeping away vehicles, while mudslides buried homes and blocked roads. Emergency services evacuated hundreds of residents to safer shelters as rescue teams searched for missing persons. Local authorities reported widespread infrastructure damage, including disrupted power supply and closed schools. Federal and state governments have mobilised relief assistance, while weather officials warned that continued rainfall could worsen conditions and hamper ongoing rescue and recovery operations.
