VIDEO: storm floods health units and causes disruptions in Cuiabá
A heavy storm has flooded health facilities and various points in Cuiabá, Brazil, causing service disruptions but reportedly no harm to patients.
Cuiabá experienced a significant storm that resulted in flooding across health units and several locations in the city during the afternoon of Sunday, October 22, and into the early morning of Monday, October 23. The intense rainfall caused water accumulation on streets, avenues, and public buildings, leading to disruptions in the municipal healthcare services. The storm's impact was particularly noted at the Leblon Up and the Municipal Hospital and Emergency Room, where localized flooding occurred.
In response to the flooding, the Cuiabá City Hall issued a statement indicating that no patients were adversely affected despite the emergencies faced by the healthcare facilities. Teams were dispatched promptly to address the flooding issues, and trucks were sent to assist in water removal. The local government underscored its commitment to ensuring patient safety and the continuity of services by activating cleaning and maintenance teams as soon as the flooding was reported.
The situation remains under monitoring by the city authorities, who are taking necessary measures to manage the aftermath of the storm. Given the swift response and reported lack of harm to patients, confidence in the emergency management capabilities may be bolstered within the local community, while the city may need to evaluate infrastructure resilience in the face of such severe weather events in the future.