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Devastating Landslides in Minas Gerais Leave At Least 10 Dead and Dozens Homeless

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Last updated: January 15, 2025 9:38 am
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Severe landslides in the Brazilian cities of Ipatinga and Santana do Paraíso in the state of Minas Gerais have killed at least ten people. Residents have had little time to prepare as the area has been devastated by mudslides brought on by heavy rainfall. The Bethania neighborhood in Ipatinga was the most severely affected; according to authorities, 204 mm (8 inches) of rain fell there on Sunday morning, causing the fatal mudslides. According to the mayor’s office, the city was taken off guard by the unexpected intensity of the rains, which has confirmed the disaster’s worrying scope. The local community has suffered due to the Ipatinga landslides, leaving behind devastation and grief.

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What Caused the Abrupt Development of the Ipatinga Landslides?How Do Local Communities Get Affected by the Ipatinga Landslides?What Actions Is the Government Taking?

What Caused the Abrupt Development of the Ipatinga Landslides?

The mayor of Ipatinga declared, “We were not prepared for such intense rainfall.” “People didn’t have time to get ready.”

These landslides are frequent during the rainy season, particularly in communities on steep slopes. But this specific incident has been exceptionally severe. There have been at least nine confirmed deaths in Ipatinga, and another body was found in Santana do Paraíso, which is roughly 30 minutes north of the city. The neighborhood is still shocked by the Ipatinga landslides, but rehabilitation operations are well underway.

How Do Local Communities Get Affected by the Ipatinga Landslides?

At least 150 people are now homeless in Ipatinga as a result of the disaster, which has also seriously destroyed homes and infrastructure. Two young kids barely escaped from a house where five of their relatives tragically died after being buried in the mud, according to local media, one of the heartbreaking tales that emerged from the devastation.

“The loss is unimaginable,” one local said. “We never expected anything like this to happen so suddenly.”

The landslides also severely destroyed the city’s health center, making emergency response management more difficult. The health ministry verified that Local Authorities are handling the crisis.

“At this time, the health center is in no state to attend to people, and all the patients who were here waiting to be transferred have been moved,” said the minister of health. Additionally, they conveyed their appreciation to nearby cities for their support and aid during this tragic period.

Notwithstanding the difficulties posed by the destruction of vital infrastructure, the overwhelming number of fatalities, and the displaced population, local officials have been working nonstop to manage the situation.

What Actions Is the Government Taking?

The mayor of Ipatinga proclaimed a state of emergency in response to the tragedy, calling for prompt action and support from the local government and the larger community.

To personally examine the situation and oversee the recovery efforts, the governor of Minas Gerais has committed to traveling to the impacted area. “We are doing everything we can to help those affected by this tragedy,” the governor declared. “The people of Minas Gerais are resilient, and we will support them in this difficult time.”

Rescue operations, sheltering the displaced, and restoring vital services are the state’s current priorities as they deal with the aftermath of the terrible rainstorms. As they attempt to reconstruct the community, emergency personnel focus on the Ipatinga landslides.

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