Feb 25 β€’ 18:24 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Rain leaves 10 homeless and interdicts house in Vassouras

Heavy rain in Vassouras, Brazil, has left 10 people homeless and resulted in the temporary restriction of a house after intense rainstorm conditions.

On Tuesday, October 24, a strong rainstorm in Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, caused significant disruption, leading to 10 people being displaced from their homes. The Civil Defense reported that approximately 42 millimeters of rain fell in just two hours during the storm, which resulted in the temporary interdicting of a house in the Carvalheira neighborhood. Fortunately, authorities did not report any situations where people were completely homeless; however, one elderly resident of the affected house was relocated to stay with relatives.

Footage shared with TV Rio Sul depicted the alarming rise in water levels in a stream located in the Matadouro neighborhood, highlighting the immediate impact of the storm on local infrastructure. In response to this emergency, teams from both the Civil Defense and the municipal government were deployed to assist the affected population. Residents were advised to reach out for help if needed, underlining the community's collaborative effort to address the aftermath of the storm.

Due to the severe conditions brought by the rain, Vassouras municipality has declared a state of emergency, enabling local administration to take necessary administrative actions swiftly. This declaration emphasizes the gravity of the situation and allows for quicker mobilization of resources and support to those affected, ensuring that the community can recover from this natural disturbance without extensive delay.

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