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Minas Gerais has more than 15 people displaced or left homeless due to the rains.

124 municipalities have already declared a state of emergency in the state.

Minas Gerais has more than 15 people displaced or left homeless due to the rains (Photo: REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli)

247 - In Minas Gerais, more than 15 people have been displaced or are homeless due to the heavy rains affecting the state. This report is from... portal The Time. 

According to the bulletin released by the state Civil Defense this Saturday (1st), Minas Gerais has already counted 3.017 homeless people - which are those who need public shelter as temporary housing because their homes were damaged or threatened by the rains.

Another 12.783 miners are displaced, that is, when they need to vacate the residence where they live temporarily due to the effects of disasters and move to the homes of relatives or friends.

Six more people died in the state as a result of the rainy season. The deaths occurred in Uberaba, Coronel Fabriciano, Nova Serrana, Engenheiro Caldas, Pescador, and Montes Claros. In addition, 124 municipalities have already declared a state of emergency in the state. 

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