The federal legislation that guarantees free access to hydration in major events was approved after the tragic death of Ana Clara Benevides during a concert in Rio de Janeiro, in November 2023
The administration of the MDB and the Sabesp Sanitation Company do not have a defined plan to ensure the distribution of drinking water during pre-carnival, even with the forecast of high temperatures. The city, which organizes street carnival in collaboration with the, plans to increase the supply of water to meet the demand of approximately 16 million revelers. So far, Sabesp has not disclosed information about the amount of water that will be available or how many hydration points will be available. Nunes’s management did not comment on these issues. Although carnival blocks request greater flexibility in concentration and dispersion hours due to heat, the mayor reaffirmed that the blocks should end their activities by 19h.
For this year’s street carnival, the city will receive a sponsorship of R $ 27.8 million from, an increase of R $ 1.2 million compared to the previous year. On the other hand, the company will have the exclusivity in the sale of drinks by the street vendors, which total about 15 thousand registered. The price of mineral water in 500 ml bottles will be $ 5. Federal legislation that guarantees free access to drinking water at major events was approved after the tragic death of during a show in Rio de Janeiro in November 2023. This measure aims to ensure that large event participants have access to water, especially in intense heat situations.
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