SC may have cases of “atmospheric microexplosion” with rain coming from RS

Phenomenon may occur in SC and RS in the coming days (Photo: Lucas Amorelli, Diário Catarinense)

Santa Catarina may record episodes of “atmospheric microexplosion” this Thursday (2). The phenomenon can also occur in Rio Grande do Sul, which has seen damage, deaths and homeless people due to heavy rains in recent days. The information is from g1.

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A microburst occurs when a very strong wind current breaks away from a storm cloud and heads towards the ground. This movement can cause damage to the place where it occurs.

Factors such as large changes in temperature and wind direction favor the formation of microexplosions. According to meteorologist Marcelo Schneider, from the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), who spoke with the National Newspaperthe city of Santa Cruz do Sul (RS) recorded a microexplosion last Saturday (27).

This Thursday, a cold front advances towards Santa Catarina, which should cause the rain to gain strength in the State. The areas of greatest attention are those bordering Rio Grande do Sul, especially the West, Planalto Sul and South of the State.

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The Civil Defense of Santa Catarina issued an alert on Wednesday (1st), indicating a moderate to high risk for events related to flooding, floods, roofing of the electrical network and landslides in the Santa Catarina territory.

In Rio Grande do Sul, intense rains are expected to continue this Thursday, with the possibility of rain approaching 200 millimeters, which could cause new floods. There is also a forecast of gusts of up to 100 km/h and the possibility of landslides.

The storms of recent days have already left 11 dead, 21 missing and 11 injured in the state. The State Government declared a state of public calamity due to the situation.