More than 60 animals were rescued in Peruíbe (SP) after heavy rainfall caused flooding in the city, as announced by authorities this week. The rescue teams worked to rescue the animals amid the impacts of the climate event. The action took place in different neighborhoods in the region that were affected.
The rescue of more than 60 animals in Peruíbe (SP), on the coast of São Paulo, occurred as a result of flooding recorded in recent days. The intense rainfall, caused by a meteorological phenomenon called orographic rain, caused floods that impacted several regions of the municipality. The accumulation of water on the roads required immediate action by rescue groups.
Rescue teams, including agents from the Environmental Military Police and the Fire Department, participated in the actions to save the animals. The work prioritized areas where the waters rose considerably, exposing the animals to risks. Dogs, cats, birds and other types of animals were removed from the flooded areas and taken to temporary shelters.
In addition to rescue efforts, municipal and state agencies work to help flood victims. Support operations involve the distribution of basic items, surveying losses and planning the recovery of damaged areas.
The heavy rainfall caused a calamity in several neighborhoods of the city. that affected urban and rural areas.
