Full Protection System is composed of a total of 11 comports, three of which have been definitively closed
The water level of Lake Guaíba presented a decrease, leading the Municipal Water and Sewage Department (DMAE) to reopen four floods of the Full Control System. The reopened floodgates are those of numbers 1, 2, 4 and 6, located in the Mauá Cais. Vicente Perrone, DMAE Executive Director, highlighting that the probability of overflow is now lower. Still, four floods, identified as 11, 12, 13 and 14, remain closed. The reopening of these floods is subject to improvements that are expected to be completed in a period of six to ten months. The Full Protection System consists of a total of 11 floodgates, three of which have been definitively closed.
The intense rains that occurred in July resulted in tragedies, with five deaths and about 9,000 people forced to leave their homes in the state. The situation of the floodgates is a reflection of the measures that are being taken to mitigate the impacts of floods on the region. The reopening of the floodgates is an important step towards the management of the water of Guaíba, especially at a time when the city seeks to recover from the effects of rainfall. The municipal administration continues to monitor the situation and implement actions to ensure the safety of the population and the protection of the affected areas.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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