Rio had already reached the flood quota on June 20, which led the City to implement actions to mitigate the effects of floods, including the revision of the protection system and the installation of screens on the waterfront
The Guaíba River in registered, on the morning of Wednesday (25), the level of 3.01 meters, exceeding the flood quota established in 3 meters. Despite this increase, so far, no overflows have been observed in the region. In the vicinity of the gas meter plant, the river level reached 3.44 meters, but began to have a slight drop, with the measurement at 9am indicating 3.43 meters, still below the 3.60 meter quota. The State Civil Defense has issued an alert about the possibility of further elevation of Guaíba level within the next 24 hours, due to the rains that affect the valleys of Taquari and Caí. The river had already reached the flood quota on June 20, which led the city to implement actions to mitigate the effects of floods, including the revision of the protection system and the installation of screens on the waterfront.
In São Leopoldo, the situation is also worrying, with the level of the Rio dos Sinos remaining above the flood quota. Some areas of the city are facing damage, although the Rio Museum, which is located on the banks of the river, has been affected without the building being invaded by the waters. At 9am, the level of the Rio dos Sinos was 4.89 meters, with a slight decrease of 5 centimeters from the previous measurement. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and recommend that the population be aware of the Civil Defense guidelines, especially in areas more vulnerable to flooding. The forecast of rainfall in the coming days may further aggravate the situation, requiring precautionary measures to be maintained to ensure the safety of residents.
Posted by Sarah Paula
*Report produced with the aid of AI
