On February 13, heavy rainfall impacting Greater Recife led to flooding in the municipalities of Olinda and Recife. According to the Pernambuco Agency of Waters and Climate (Apac), rainfall measurements reached up to 52.2 mm at their headquarters in the Santo Amaro neighborhood, which is located in the central area of the capital. The flooding resulted in several road closures, significant traffic congestion, and difficulties for pedestrians and vehicles alike, coinciding with the official celebrations of carnival, where numerous shows were scheduled for the evening.

This marked the second consecutive day of rain in the region, with predictions from Apac indicating an improvement in weather conditions expected by Monday, February 16. The unstable climate has been attributed to the presence of a High-Level Cyclonic Vortex (Vcan), combined with converging winds at lower elevations. This weather disturbance has created an unfortunate backdrop for carnival festivities, with potential safety concerns due to flooding in popular event locations.

The Cais do Apolo, a major thoroughfare in the Bairro do Recife and close to key carnival stages at Marco Zero and Arsenal, experienced significant water accumulation. Images and social media reports have started to circulate, showing impacted areas and highlighting both the disruption caused to carnival activities and the local infrastructure damage. The local government and emergency services are likely to be monitoring the ongoing situation closely to provide assistance as necessary and to prepare for any upcoming events affected by the unpredictable weather.