Feb 11 • 15:21 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Rio Piracicaba reaches 5.6 meters and section of Rua do Porto is closed after flooding

The Piracicaba River has exceeded its normal levels following recent rain, leading to road closures due to flooding in the area.

The Piracicaba River in Brazil has risen to 5.6 meters due to rainfall starting from the evening of October 10. This increase has prompted local authorities to declare a state of overflow by the morning of October 11, as water levels reached critical heights in urban areas. Specific monitoring indicates 5.05 meters near Rua do Porto, resulting in significant flood risks.

In response to the flooding, Brazil's Civil Defense has proactively closed Avenida Beira Rio from Rua Rangel Pestana, which restricts access to the Alidor Pecorari avenue. The local authorities are closely monitoring the levels of the Piracicaba and Corumbataí rivers. Fortunately, there have been no reported cases of displaced individuals due to the flooding, but the situation remains critical with rapid water level changes observed in a very short period.

The region had been under alert previously, and this recent weather event underscores the ongoing challenges posed by heavy rains in the area, particularly regarding infrastructure readiness and community safety. The local government continues to take precautionary measures to prevent disaster and ensure public safety in light of fluctuating river levels.

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