Brazil

3-2-26

The designated operator of Brazil, Empresa Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos (Correios), has advised that the cities of Juiz de Fora, Ubá and Matias Barbosa, in the state of Minas Gerais, experienced severe storms on Feb. 24. The mayors of these cities have declared a state of public emergency in their municipalities due to persistent heavy rains in the region. As a result, postal services have been suspended indefinitely in the cities of Juiz de Fora, Ubá and Matias Barbosa until the rains cease and the floodwaters recede. The postcode areas and post offices affected are as follows:

CITY                               POSTCODES                         OFFICES
Juiz de Fora                   36000000-36107999               BRMG418
Ubá                                36500000-36509999               BRMG820
Matias Barbosa              36120000-36122999               BRMG471