Belo Horizonte recorded heavy rain in several neighborhoods this Tuesday afternoon (April 2). The capital of Minas Gerais is on alert for precipitation with lightning and wind gusts of around 45 km/h until this Wednesday morning (April 3).
Civil Defense reported that, at around 4:25 pm, it was raining extremely heavily in the Center-South region, moderate in the East and light in the West.
The capital of Minas Gerais recorded a minimum temperature of 18ºC and the predicted maximum was 31ºC. The minimum relative humidity was around 35%.
Check out the recommendations that should be followed during the rain:
- Avoid flood areas and do not travel on streets subject to flooding or near streams and rivers during heavy rain.
- Do not cross flooded streets or let children play in floodwaters or near streams.
- Do not take shelter or park vehicles under trees.
- Pay special attention to slopes and hills.
- Never approach broken electrical cables. Call Cemig (116) or Civil Defense (199) immediately.
- If you notice cracks in the walls of houses or the appearance of cracks, depressions or water mines on the ground, notify Civil Defense immediately.
- In case of lightning, do not remain in open areas or use electrical equipment.
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