The Piracicaba River in Piracicaba, São Paulo, has seen its water level drop to 4.6 meters as of Thursday afternoon, following a significant rise to 5.8 meters due to rain earlier in the week. This excess rain caused local flooding, impacting several urban areas including avenues and parks, necessitating closures across the city while emergency management was enacted.

With the reduced water levels, the local government has been able to reopen multiple roads and locations, easing the restrictions put in place after the flooding. Notable reopenings include the Jaime Pereira Avenue, Beira Rio Street, Alidor Pecorari Avenue, and São José Street. Additionally, the local Park at Rua do Porto will also be reopening, allowing residents to return to these public spaces and return to normalcy.

The situation serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of urban areas to extreme weather conditions, prompting discussions around improved infrastructure and flood management systems in response to climate events. Local officials are continuously monitoring the river levels and providing updates to residents as part of their public safety efforts, emphasizing the importance of being informed during such weather fluctuations.