Families left stranded after Córrego Água Choca overflows due to heavy rains in Capivari
Families were stranded in Capivari, São Paulo, after heavy rainfall caused the Córrego Água Choca to overflow.
In Capivari, São Paulo, families have become stranded as a result of intense rains that fell during the night of Thursday, the 26th, leading to the overflow of the Córrego Água Choca. The city experienced over 100 millimeters of rainfall in a mere two hours, which sparked significant flooding in areas. Fortunately, there have been no reports of victims, but the local government remains vigilant.
As a precautionary measure, the city is in a state of alert following the storm. Specifically, the neighborhoods of Juventus and Ribeirão Água Choca have been severely affected by the heavy flooding. According to the local Civil Defense, the Capivari River was reported to have a zero level earlier but reached 2.10 meters during early measurements after the storm.
Civil Defense teams are actively engaged in assessing the damage caused by the flooding. They are identifying affected residences, monitoring risk areas, and providing necessary assistance to impacted families. This situation underscores the need for immediate response measures and highlights the vulnerability of certain regions during extreme weather conditions.