The mayor's office of Juiz de Fora, without specifying the number of casualties, said on social media that some people were injured due to flooding, landslides, and increased river flow.
At least 14 people have died and more are missing in Brazil's southeastern region, authorities in Minas Gerais state said on Tuesday.
The mayor's office in Juiz de Fora said on social media that some people were killed by flooding, landslides and rising river levels, without giving a toll.
Local media reported that 14 people had died and at least 45 were missing, citing the Minas Gerais fire department.
Juiz de Fora Mayor Margarida Salomao has declared a state of emergency due to the continuous heavy rains.
Juiz de Fora has recorded its heaviest rainfall this month, according to official figures.
