In Minas Gerais, the rainy season has already left three dead, three thousand homeless, more than 460 homeless and 48 cities in emergency situations. Formiga, in the Midwest of the state, is among the most affected municipalities. On Friday (24), the accumulated rainfall reached 211 millimeters, more than double the historical average predicted for the entire month of January.
The city of Mariana recorded flooding and flooding after the intense rains that hit the state. Five residents who were left stranded needed rescue. It rained in the city in volumes above what was expected for this time of year. The alert continues, as there is a forecast of more rain for the region and also a risk of landslides and flooding.
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) even issued a red alert of great danger for municipalities in the East of Minas, indicating a high risk of extreme volumes of precipitation, river overflows, landslides and falls from slopes.
