Two people were rescued after suffering an electric shock during flooding in Copacabana, South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, as heavy rains caused significant water accumulation in the area.
On Monday night, two individuals were hospitalized due to electric shocks they received during a flooding incident in Copacabana, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone. The flooding occurred at the intersection of Santa Clara Street and Nossa Senhora de Copacabana Avenue, highlighting the dangers posed by urban infrastructure during severe weather events. Updated reports indicated that nurses and the fire department were on-site managing the situation by assessing the health status of those rescued, though confirmation on their identities and current conditions were not available immediately after the incident.
The flooding was a consequence of intense rainfall that affected various regions of the Metropolitan Area of Rio de Janeiro. At approximately 7:24 PM, the capital reached emergency Stage 3 due to escalating water levels and risks posed to the local population. The Center for Operations and Resilience (Cor) noted that several neighborhoods experienced flooding, including Barra da Tijuca, Barra Olímpica, Recreio, and Jacarepaguá, as well as areas in the South Zone like Lagoa and Cascadura in the North Zone.
In addition to the aforementioned neighborhoods, other regions were reporting accumulating water, creating hazardous conditions for residents. Streets in the South Zone, such as Niemeyer Avenue, Leblon, and Jardim Botânico, along with various locations in the North Zone including Piedade and Bonsucesso, indicated the widespread impact of the rain. The storm serves as a reminder of the increasing weather challenges that urban areas in Brazil face, particularly those already vulnerable to flooding and infrastructure issues, stressing the need for enhanced drainage systems and preventive measures to protect citizens during heavy rainfall events.
