Bridge is dragged by the current during video recorded by mayor in Rio Grande do Sul

Summary
Mayor Gisele Caumo recorded a video showing the damage caused by the storm that hit Santa Tereza, in Rio Grande do Sul. The rain caused strong currents and landslides.

Amid the impacts caused by the storm that hit Santa Tereza, in Rio Grande do Sul, Mayor Gisele Caumo (PTB) recorded a video showing the moment in which a bridge is swept away by the current this Tuesday, 30th.

In the recording published on social media, the manager showed the structure of the bridge damaged by the force of the water. She warned the population about the consequences and risks caused by the intensity of the rains, such as blocked drains and landslides. “We ask for maximum care when traveling, as the ground is unstable,” she said.

In the video, the mayor said that the bridge connects Santa Tereza to other municipalities in the region. The state has also seen a high accumulation of rain since last Monday, the 29th, and has a danger warning for storms until 6pm on Thursday, the 2nd.

Source: Redação Terra