{"id":57026,"date":"2026-02-25T05:43:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/at-least-30-dead-after-massive-landslide-wipes-out-hillside-neighborhood-as-39-people-remain-missing\/25\/02\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T05:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:43:51","slug":"at-least-30-dead-after-massive-landslide-wipes-out-hillside-neighborhood-as-39-people-remain-missing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/at-least-30-dead-after-massive-landslide-wipes-out-hillside-neighborhood-as-39-people-remain-missing\/25\/02\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"At Least 30 Dead After \u2018Massive Landslide\u2019 Wipes Out Hillside Neighborhood as 39 People Remain Missing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At least 30 people have died in a &#8220;massive landslide&#8221; in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The disaster was caused by &#8220;record&#8221; levels of rain in the region and a river bursting its banks, wiping out numerous homes in the hillside neighborhood of Juiz de Fora, and leaving approximately 440 people homeless<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">U.K. newspaper <em>The Guardian <\/em>reports that 39 people remain missing, with Brazilian president Luiz In\u00e1cio Lula da Silva confirming on X that a &#8220;state of calamity&#8221; had been declared<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">30 people have been killed after a landslide in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, authorities have confirmed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c70k7vjllzeo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BBC;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">BBC<\/a>, the majority of the deaths were reported in the hillside neighborhood of Juiz de Fora, in the state of Minas Gerais, where 18 people were killed, while another seven lost their lives in Ub\u00e1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">U.K. newspaper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2026\/feb\/24\/floods-landslides-brazil-kill-after-record-rainfall\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Guardian;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>The Guardian <\/em><\/a>reports that 39 people remain missing in the disaster, which occurred when a river in the state burst its banks on Tuesday, Feb. 24, due to &#8220;record&#8221; levels of rain. The outlet added that 200 people had already been rescued.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil<br \/>Credit: Pablo PORCIUNCULA \/ AFP via Getty<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Firefighter Maj Demetrius Goulart told news agency AFP Brazil that twelve houses in Juiz de Fora had been swept away in the \u201cmassive landslide,\u201d as cited by <em>The Guardian.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LulaOficial\/status\/2026306799024898550\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:statement on X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">statement on X<\/a>, Brazilian president Luiz In\u00e1cio Lula da Silva sent his &#8220;deepest condolences&#8221; to the families of the victims and those who lost their homes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He also said that the government had declared a &#8220;state of calamity&#8221; in Juiz de Fora, adding that the National Health System (SUS) and the National Civil Defense were \u201cworking on high alert\u201d to assist with rescue efforts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026Credit: Pablo PORCIUNCULA \/ AFP via Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/lE1LNalv9IBAakw7GqfvBg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/3a1c8a2ea3dae5d10f9982966a1bd338\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026<br \/>Credit: Pablo PORCIUNCULA \/ AFP via Getty<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">His post continued, \u201cIn the coming hours and days, we will remain on standby to act with the speed and force that the moment demands. Our focus is to guarantee humanitarian assistance, the restoration of basic services, aid to displaced people, and support for reconstruction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The BBC reports that around 440 people have been left homeless by the disaster, with local government providing temporary shelter and asking for donations of water, food, clothing, and hygiene supplies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to the outlet, Mayor Margarida Salom\u00e3o said the incident was the &#8220;saddest&#8221; moment in her five years in local government and declared three days of official mourning in Juiz de Fora.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Appearing on local network, TV Globo, Valtencir Coutinho de Miranda said he was trying to find his 5-year-old daughter among the debris. &#8220;We are here to find her, with God giving us strength and comforting our hearts, so that we may find her alive,&#8221; he said, per the BBC.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026Credit: Pablo PORCIUNCULA \/ AFP via Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/2vL1tnbWLNslHdbVoOCCfA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/116b68c44c1df953b176194b097c7cd3\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026<br \/>Credit: Pablo PORCIUNCULA \/ AFP via Getty<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another man, searching for his nephew, tearfully told the network, \u201cIn that moment, you don&#8217;t choose who you help, you just do your best to help.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">PEOPLE has reached out to the National Health System (SUS) and the National Civil Defense, as well as the local fire service, but didnt immediately receive responses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for PEOPLE&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As reported by <em>The Guardian, <\/em>Brazil has suffered numerous tragedies in recent years due to extreme weather events linked to climate change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2024, more than 200 people died due to unprecedented flooding in southern Brazil, while two years earlier, a deluge in the city of Petr\u00f3polis outside Rio de Janeiro left 241 people dead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/30-dead-after-massive-landslide-wipes-out-hillside-neighborhood-11913950\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/least-30-dead-massive-landslide-102042403.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW At least 30 people have died in a &ldquo;massive landslide&rdquo; 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