The National Center for Monitoring and Alerts of Natural Disasters (Cemaden) has raised alarms for more than ten municipalities in the Vale do Paraíba region of Brazil, due to significant amounts of rainfall and the forecast of additional storms. The risks assessed stem from both the current levels of rain and the impending arrival of a cold front, which is expected to increase precipitation further. Municipalities such as Ubatuba and Ilhabela face high risk assessments, indicating an urgent need for residents and local authorities to prepare for potential flooding and landslides.

This warning includes critical information about the severity of the risks in specific towns, highlighting Ubatuba and Ilhabela experiencing a high risk of hydrological disasters and landslides, while others like Caraguatatuba, São Sebastião, and several more are classified as moderate risk areas. The risk assessments consider historical data of rainfall and the current weather patterns, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of weather events in the region that can lead to life-threatening situations.

Residents are being urged to take the necessary precautions as emergency services prepare to respond to potential disasters. The rainfall has already caused damage, as seen in the incident where a police vehicle was damaged by a falling wall in Queluz. The incessant storms not only pose threats to life and property but also serve as a reminder of the need for robust disaster management strategies in the face of climate change and erratic weather conditions.