Residents of Feira de Santana, the second-largest city in Bahia, Brazil, experienced considerable challenges due to flooding caused by heavy rain on Thursday and Friday. Many areas were inundated, with reports of flooded streets, sewage entering homes, and blocked roads. Images shared by locals depict the extent of the flooding, highlighting the urgent need for municipal response and assistance to those affected.

The Brazilian National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued an orange alert for all 417 municipalities in Bahia, warning of the potential for dangerous rains lasting into Friday evening. Predictions indicate that rainfall could reach up to 100 millimeters in a single day, accompanied by strong winds of up to 100 kilometers per hour. This severe weather poses risks of power outages, falling tree branches, further flooding, and possible lightning strikes, raising concerns about public safety and infrastructure stability.

Meteorologist Henrique Mendonça from the Institute of Environment and Water Resources (Inema) has advised that residents can expect hot and humid conditions with isolated thunderstorms over the weekend. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges posed by climate-related events in the region, necessitating preparedness and community solidarity in responding to such emergencies.