The Ministry of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR), through the National Civil Defense, recognized this Monday (5) the emergency situation in nine Brazilian cities — four from Minas Gerais — hit by natural disasters. The ordinances were published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU).
Em Minas Geraiswere the municipalities of Itabira, Rio Novo and Viçosa. São Gonçalo do Abaeté already had an emergency situation recognized after the occurrence of a gale.
With recognition, city halls are authorized to request resources from the Federal Government for response and assistance actions, such as purchasing basic food baskets, mineral water, meals for teams and volunteers, as well as cleaning, personal hygiene and dormitory kits, among other humanitarian aid items.
The cities of Cumaru do Norte and Senador José Porfírio, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, were also included in federal recognition. To; Dom Feliciano and Chuvisca, in Rio Grande do Sul — the latter hit by floods —, in addition to Monte Santo, in Bahiawhich faces drought.
Inmet Alert
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued a storm warning with a dangerous severity level, valid between this Monday (5) and Wednesday (7). The forecast indicates rainfall of between 20 and 30 mm per hour or up to 50 mm per day, in addition to intense winds, which can vary from 40 to 60 km/h.
Another warning indicates intense rains, with a degree of potential danger, predicting even greater volumes, of 30 to 60 mm per hour or up to 100 mm per day, and winds that can reach 100 km/h, increasing the risk of flooding, falling trees, electrical discharges and interruptions in power supply.
In Minas Gerais, the alert covers regions such as Triângulo Mineiro, Zona da Mata, Vale do Rio Doce, Jequitinhonha, Norte de Minas, Campo das Vertentes, Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte and the West of the state, among other areas.
Inmet also highlights the possibility of hail in part of the affected regions. The guidance is for the population to follow weather warnings and follow the recommendations of the local Civil Defense.
