At least 193 people were forced to leave their homes, although not registered injured; city of RJ faces stage 2 alert because of the heavy rains that have hit the region
An intense volume of rainfall reached between Friday night (4) and Saturday morning (5), resulted in alerts issued by the Civil Defense to various locations, including the capital and municipalities of Baixada Fluminense. The city of Rio de Janeiro faces an alert stage 2 due to the heavy rains that have hit the region. This alert level signals the possibility of events with high impact, requiring extra attention of the population and the authorities. Recently, the city has recorded flooding and tree falls, although it has not been reported injured. The places most affected by rainfall include Tijuca/Muda, with 184.2 mm, Alto da Boa Vista, which accumulated 144.2 mm, and Anchieta, with 135.2 mm. In response to the risk of landslides, the Civil Defense called Sirens in several communities in Greater Tijuca.
In the last 24 hours, the Civil Defense has received 44 help requests related to tree falls, flooding and landslides, all without victims. In addition, the Brazilian Navy issued a hangover alert, leading to the closure of the TIM Maia bike path to ensure users safety. Meanwhile, Duque de Caxias is on maximum alert, classified as level 5, due to the continuity of rainfall and the high risk of landslides. The local City Hall guides the population to avoid unnecessary displacements, prioritizing security in this critical situation.
In Angra dos Reis, 193 people were forced to leave their homes, although not registered injured. The total rainfall in the last 48 hours has reached 347 millimeters, causing the overflow of the Japuíba and Capter rivers. The City Hall of Angra dos Reis It established 36 support points and four shelters to serve the displaced. In Baixada Fluminense, the fire teams are looking for a woman who disappeared, although Governor Claudio Castro has clarified that this case is not linked to the rains. In the capital, the Civil Defense called Sirens in areas such as Borel and Andaraí, guiding residents to stay at home due to the forecast of more rainfall. The Rio de Janeiro State Civil Defense issued a high risk alert for landslides and flooding in Angra dos Reis. In addition, the situation is considered high risk in Duque de Caxias, São João de Meriti and Rio das Ostras. Meteorological predictions indicate the continuity of moderate to strong rainfall, accompanied by lightning and intense winds.
In Petrópolis, the sirens were fired in several communities to warn the possibility of floods. In Teresópolis, three residents were forced to leave their homes due to adverse weather conditions, and the Civil Defense is present in the city to monitor the situation. In the capital of Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca was also affected, with sirens triggered in three communities after rainfall that exceeded 100 millimeters. This resulted in two landslides and a collapse, but fortunately without victims. The situation continues to be monitored by local authorities.
Until noon, ten water pockets and 12 tree falls in the city were counted. The state government mobilized 800 assistance items, including mattresses and basic baskets, to help those affected in Angra dos Reis. The risk of hydrological disasters remains high in several areas, especially in Costa Verde and Baixada Fluminense. In the mountainous region, the rise of the Serra de Petrópolis was temporarily banned, and the BR-040 faced stretches in midfielder due to falls of trees and flooding. In addition, parts of the Rio-Santos highway were also blocked, further complicating the situation on the roads. Authorities remain attentive to the climatic conditions and safety of the population.
Posted by Sarah Paula
*Report produced with the aid of AI
