A bulletin released by the Civil Defense of Santa Catarina points out that Blumenau and Rio do Sul, as well as cities close to both, could face new flooding this week. The rain that returned to the State should bring significant accumulations to the entire Itajaí Valley between this Tuesday (14) and Sunday (19). Depending on the organ, the volume can vary from 100 to 250 millimeters.
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The bulletin brings, in addition to the predicted volumes, an expectation of when the flood peak will be in each city listed. (see table below). In Blumenau, for example, between 150 and 200 millimeters are expected in these six days. The Civil Defense of SC projects that the level of the Itajaí-Açu River in the municipality could reach 8.5 meters or even 9.5 meters, with a peak between Sunday (19) and Monday (20).
In Rio do Sul, models indicate 150 to 190 millimeters of rain in the next few days. If the accumulated rainfall is confirmed, the city should face flooding between 9.50 and 10.50 meters. As in Blumenau, the peak of the flood is expected to occur between Sunday (19) and Monday (20). Taió, already severely damaged by the October rains, is also expected to suffer new flooding.
“It is important to highlight that weather forecasts may change, as does the hydrological situation, which must be monitored daily. Civil Defense continues to constantly monitor meteorological and hydrological conditions in the State and recommends always monitoring the weather forecast and warnings and alerts issued by official sources on a daily basis”, says a note from the agency.
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| Local | Accumulated rain between Tuesday (14) and Sunday (19) | Expected quota | Peak |
| Brusque | 150 to 180 millimeters of rain | 5.5 to 7 meters | Flood peak predicted between Saturday and Sunday, recession throughout Monday (20) |
| Ituporanga | 200 to 250 millimeters of rain | 5.5 to 7 meters | Flood peak predicted between Saturday and Sunday, recession throughout Sunday (19) |
| Taió | 120 to 160 millimeters of rain | 9.5 to 10.5 meters | Flood peak predicted between Saturday and Sunday, recession throughout Monday (20) |
| South river | 150 to 190 millimeters of rain | 9.5 to 10.5 meters | Flood peak predicted between Sunday and Monday, recession throughout Monday (20) |
| Blumenau | 150 to 200 millimeters of rain | 8.5 to 9.5 meters | Flood peak predicted between Sunday and Monday, recession throughout Monday (20) |
| Timbo | 100 to 150 millimeters of rain | 3.5 to 6 meters | Flood peak predicted between Saturday and Sunday, recession throughout Sunday (19) |
| Central Trombudo | 180 to 220 millimeters of rain | 3.5 to 5 meters | Flood peak predicted between Sunday and Monday, recession throughout Monday (20) |
Status of dams
At 7pm this Tuesday (14), the level of the flood containment dam located in Taió was 21.72% occupied and the seven floodgates were open. The dam in Ituporanga was 26.28% occupied, with one gate closed and four open. In José Boiteux the structure was 45.04% occupied and one gate was open and another closed due to cylinder problem.
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