A recent technical report produced by representatives from SP Águas and the Institute of Technological Research (IPT) has highlighted significant structural damage to a dam located on a private property in Lins, São Paulo, indicating a serious risk of collapse. The report, released on Friday, the 13th, recommends urgent emergency measures, including the placement of sandbags to support the structure and mitigate risks associated with potential dam failure.

This alarming situation was first identified on Monday, the 9th, when Civil Defense teams observed unusually high water levels in the Campestre Stream, noting its turbulent and muddy appearance. Investigations revealed that one of the dams was overflowing by Tuesday, the 10th. Through satellite measurements, it was determined that five reservoirs on the property hold over 80 million liters of water, with two of them operating beyond their capacity, which exacerbates the risk of a structural failure.

The authorities are taking immediate steps to address the situation, focusing on preventing a potential disaster that could have catastrophic implications for the local community and environment. The report stresses the importance of swift action to stabilize the dam while further assessments are needed to evaluate the long-term safety and integrity of the dam structures involved.