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Grande Rio records rain this Saturday

Heavy rainfall affected the Greater Rio area on Saturday, prompting warnings from civil defense authorities due to flooding in some locations.

On Saturday, November 7, heavy rains impacted the Greater Rio region, with Duque de Caxias experiencing significant flooding on city streets. Local weather forecasts predict that this heavy rain will continue into Sunday, marking the arrival of a cold front in the area. Residents were advised to remain alert as the conditions could pose safety hazards. The Civil Defense department issued alerts regarding the intense rainfall, especially in Duque de Caxias, where videos circulated showing the difficult conditions for drivers on inundated roads. As the storm progressed, various rain nuclei were reported moving across regions including ItaguaΓ­ towards the West Zone and were also tracking towards the North Zone and Ilha do Governador. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, with expectations of continued heavy rainfall through the weekend. Residents in affected areas are encouraged to remain indoors where possible and heed any instructions from civil defense officials, as the rainy conditions may contribute to further flooding or traffic disruptions.

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