Published: Feb 27, 2026, 13:45 IST | Updated: Feb 27, 2026, 13:45 IST
The death toll from severe flooding in Brazil has risen to at least 55, with 13 people still reported missing after a deadly deluge. Thousands have fled their homes in Minas Gerais as heavy rains continue to batter the region.
Fresh rainfall has triggered new landslides, worsening the crisis and hampering rescue and relief efforts as authorities race to assist affected communities.