In Itajubá, Minas Gerais, a severe rainstorm struck on Thursday afternoon, leading to significant disruptions throughout the city. Social media footage captured the dramatic moment when a wall from the parking area of the Hospital de Clínicas collapsed, falling onto several cars. Fortunately, a woman present at the site narrowly escaped being hit, highlighting the potential dangers such weather conditions can bring.

According to local fire authorities, no injuries were reported despite the incident involving the wall collapse. The Centro Nacional de Monitoramento e Alertas de Desastres Naturais (Cemaden) recorded an impressive 43 millimeters of rainfall within just two hours, indicating the intensity of the downpour that affected the region. The occurrence serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of urban infrastructure under extreme weather conditions.

In response to the incident, the municipal government of Itajubá has issued a statement assuring residents that they are closely monitoring the situation and that recovery teams are deployed to address the damages caused by the storm. The city’s proactive measures aim to mitigate the impact of such natural disasters and ensure community safety amidst similar occurrences in the future.