Feb 24 • 16:54 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Heavy rain hits the North Zone region of Rio and the weather remains unstable in RJ with risks of new storms

Heavy rainfall has once again affected parts of Rio de Janeiro, particularly in the North Zone, leading to disasters and continued weather instability in the region.

On Tuesday, October 24, heavy rains returned to strike various areas in Rio de Janeiro, with significant rainfall recorded in Madureira in the North Zone. An Alerta Rio station registered 11.4 millimeters of rain in just 15 minutes in the early afternoon, indicating a high intensity of rain within a short time frame. The ongoing instability in the weather is expected to continue throughout the day, with showers ranging from light to heavy, adding to concerns about potential flooding and storms.

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