‘Experts point to a scenario more similar to what we experienced in November’, says Leite about rain in RS | Rio Grande do Sul

“There is no prospect of a sudden rise in the river [Taquari] generating that flood that we saw in September. Talking to experts here, they point out a scenario more similar to what we experienced in November, that is, rising rivers.”, said Leite.

In the statement, the Chief Executive said that there must be a elevation of riversespecially Taquari, but not abrupt mannereven though the rains hit many homes.

The head of the Military House and state coordinator of Protection and Civil Defense, Luciano Chaves Boeira, reinforced that the floods and floods are expected to occur in a large part of Rio Grande do Sul and asked the population to rethink traveling on this Wednesday’s holiday (1st).

The meteorologist from the state Situation Room, Cátia Valente, accompanied the governor. She said that the accumulated rainfall has already reached 350mm in some regions of the state and there is the possibility of accumulating 400 millimeters until Friday (3).

Leite also stated that he is in dialogue with the Department of Education to evaluate the conditions of classes in the state. Furthermore, he pointed out that the South Region and the West Border have possibly already experienced the most critical situation of the disturbances – unlike the North and Center of the state.

Piratini states that it will resume monitoring infrastructure services. O report card will be published twice a day, at 9am and the 6pmon the government website, with information about the situation of highways, schools, energy, telephone and water. The data will be detailed based on information from the departments of Environment and Infrastructure, Logistics and Transport and Education

In addition to the bulletins, the Civil Defense of RS recommended that people who live close to watercourses leave their homes, due to possible flooding throughout the state. The agency also says that it is carrying out a task force to assist with work in the Taquari and Rio Pardo valleys.

The state Civil Defense also shared the situation of river basins in the state. The condition of rivers, streams and small streams is monitored due to the large volume of rain that is expected to hit the region until Friday (3).

Caí Valley: the flood level is critical. People who live in risk areas need to seek guidance from the city hall to seek shelter.

Taquari Valley: In Estrela, the situation is critical, with flooding. Enchanted is on alert. The agency recommends that riverside populations contact the municipality to seek public shelter.

Rio Pardo Valley: Civil Defense asks the population to be alert and adopt preventive measures to increase the volume caused by rain.

Central region: it was the location that received the highest amount of rain in the last 24 hours. Be aware of the issue of small rivers, streams and streams. People who live close to watercourses should contact Civil Defense.

Jacuí River basin region: In both upper Jacuí and lower Jacuí, the water level should exceed the flood level from Wednesday (1st). On that date, Cachoeira do Sul and Rio Pardo should be more significantly affected by the rain.

Valley of the Bells: presents a slower rise in water volume. The consequences should be perceived with greater impact from Wednesday (1st). People who live close to watercourses should contact Civil Defense.

River Quaraí and Ibirapuitã: In Quaraí and Alegrete, the volume of rain demands attention due to the high volumes that remain and, in particular, for the rain in the coming days.