Total accumulated since Wednesday was 244 mm; storms also caused damage in Ubatuba, on the northern part of the São Paulo coast
Peruíbe, located on the coast of, faces a critical situation with at least 230 people homeless due to heavy rains. The operation to remove residents from vulnerable areas began on Wednesday (8), and continued during the early hours of Thursday, with the collaboration of the Environmental Police. The local Civil Defense reported that the rains had intensified again, with 33 mm recorded at 6:30 am and a total of 244 mm accumulated in the previous 24 hours.
In the Caraguava neighborhood, 17 people were isolated due to flooding, but were successfully rescued by the Fire Department. Other neighborhoods, such as Vila Erminda and Araminguava, also faced similar problems, leading to the homeless being taken to a temporary shelter in Vila Romar.
In Ubatuba, the situation is no different. The city’s Civil Defense reported heavy rain accompanied by gusts of wind, resulting in the Angelin and Ubatumirim rivers overflowing. In addition, several neighborhoods faced flooding and falling trees. So far, there is no information about injuries, homeless or displaced people in the region.
*Report produced with the help of AI
Published by Fernando Dias
