In Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, heavy rainfall has led to severe flooding on Avenida Adelmo Perdizza, resulting in dangerous conditions for motorists. This week, the city recorded 234 millimeters of rain in just the first 12 days of February, surpassing the monthly average by more than 34%. The flooding situation has become critical, with numerous motorcyclists attempting to traverse the inundated section of the avenue, illustrating the hazards faced by local commuters.

Local news outlet EPTV, affiliated with TV Globo, captured footage of the perilous conditions on the avenue. During these rain events, one motorcyclist experienced a slip and fell while trying to navigate the flooded area—fortunately, both he and his passenger were able to get back up and remove the motorcycle from the water. This incident highlights the impending dangers and the need for urgent attention to flooding issues that have persisted in the region.

The Ribeirão Preto City Hall, in a communication to EPTV, acknowledged that the flooding problem on Avenida Adelmo Perdizza is a historic issue that has spanned multiple government administrations. Furthermore, the city admitted the shared responsibility for the situation between the municipality and the relevant concessionaire, emphasizing the need for improvements in drainage and water level management in the area to prevent future occurrences of flooding.