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The Rio Metropolitan Region and the Green Coast face moderate to heavy rains since Monday morning (4). With so much water, Tuesday (5) began with pockets of water in several places, impeding traffic.
The municipality of Rio remains in the attention stage, decreed Monday at 4:25 (4), the second on a scale of three.
Civil Defense operates a free SMS alert service. Just send the postal code of the home to the number 40199, by text message.
The southern zone also registers pockets – one of them, on the Lagoa-Barra highway, stopped traffic in São Conrado towards the south zone at 7 o'clock. The pieces were released at 7:15.
At 07:40, the Santos Dumont airport operated with the help of instruments.
Flooded traces have also been recorded on Calle Marquès de São Vicente in Gávea; Jardim Botânico Street, near Santos Dumont Square; and on Avenida Borges de Medeiros, in Lagoa.
Flooded street in Guaratiba – Photo: Social networks
The streets of the municipalities of Baixada Fluminense also been flooded in the morning. Several points in Nova Iguaçu had flood points.
The area of the state where he has most enjoyed since Monday is the Costa Verde. In Mangaratiba, some people ventured into the stream. In Angra dos Reis, the sirens played in dangerous areas.
The Rio City Council recommends to the people to take the following preventive measures:
- Stay or seek a safe place. Avoid areas prone to flooding or landslides;
- Check for signs of cracks in your house. When you notice cracks or a concussion in the structure, activate the number 199 of the civil defense and avoid staying at home;
- Residents of hazardous areas should be alert to audible alerts. The operation of the sirens indicates a slip. People should move to the points of support established by the Municipal Civil Defense. The pitches are informed by the number 199;
- Redouble your attention while driving. In case of rain, the slopes are slippery and may contain pockets of water. Keep Your Headlights On
- In case of strong winds and / or rain with electric shocks, avoid getting near trees or in open areas
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