In response to an extreme weather event, the municipality of Rio das Ostras, located in the coastal region of Rio de Janeiro, has declared a state of emergency after experiencing 140 mm of rain in just one hour on Thursday, October 26. This unprecedented rainfall led to significant flooding, material damages, and left dozens of residents displaced. The accumulated rain in a 24-hour period reached a staggering total of 190 mm in the Bosque da Praia neighborhood, exacerbating the situation.

The local Civil Defense reported that 37 individuals have been rendered homeless, and more than 70 families have been forced to evacuate their homes due to severe flooding. Many streets were submerged, and several houses were inundated, damaging furniture and appliances. In some areas, water levels were so high that residents were unable to leave their homes. In the wake of the flooding, municipal teams have been deployed to respond to emergencies, assist affected families, and support neighborhood cleanup and recovery efforts.

The declaration of a state of emergency enables the local government to bypass procurement regulations for urgent repair works that can be completed within 180 days, facilitating rapid restoration efforts. The federal government has also pledged to mobilize the military to provide further operational support in the affected areas. This response underscores the urgent need for effective disaster management strategies in the face of increasingly severe weather events in Brazil.