After a Civil Defense alert, heavy rain causes flooding in Cruzeiro, in the interior of São Paulo

A resident recorded water taking over Rua São Judas, in Jardim São José. She says that the place tends to flood whenever it rains heavily.

By g1 Vale do Paraíba and region

Heavy rain hit Cruzeiro, in the interior of São Paulo, on Saturday afternoon (10) and caused flooding in the city's streets. The region was under Civil Defense alert for intense rain.

In the Jardim São José neighborhood, images taken by resident Lilian Silva show water taking over Rua São Judas and coming close to covering parked cars.

According to her report, the place tends to flood whenever it rains heavily.

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Civil Defense advises the population to avoid flooded areas and not try to cross flooded streets, floodwaters or roads with currents, on foot or by car.

The recommendation is also to seek shelter indoors during lightning storms, keep away from trees, poles and electrical wiring and take extra care when driving in heavy rain.

Rain caused damage in the Valley on Friday

This Friday's storm (9) also caused disruption in different cities in the Paraíba Valley, with records of flooding, falling trees and hail.

In São José dos Campos, streets and avenues were flooded. There were reports of hail in the Vila Ema region and accumulation of water on roads such as Cidade Jardim, Andrômeda and Ouro Fino avenues, in addition to Jardim das Indústrias.

Tree that fell in Ouro Fino, in São José. — Photo: Bruna Capasciutti/TV Vanguarda

On Avenida Ouro Fino, a tree fell. Another crash was recorded on Avenida Nove de Julho, where the tree obstructed the left lane. On the Ring Road, the accumulation of water made it difficult for vehicles to pass.

The rain also hit an exhibition about games held at the Youth Center, in the south of the city. The water entered through the roof and reached the tents of traders participating in the event.

According to information released after the storm, the Civil Defense of São José dos Campos recorded 66 millimeters of rain in just over 30 minutes in the Rio Comprido neighborhood. Wind gusts reached 72 km/h in Buquirinha II. There were no records of victims in the published municipal report.

VIDEO shows crater giving way and tree collapsing during rain in São José dos Campos, SP — Photo: Video 1: Fábia Castanhari | Video 2: Gabriela D'Ávoli

In Campos do Jordão, hail covered roofs and lawns near Horto Florestal, in the Descansópolis neighborhood.

In Jacareí, residents of Jardim Luiza also reported hail. Civil Defense warned of the possibility of heavy and persistent rain, with lightning, winds and hail.

On the Presidente Dutra Highway, the storm caused flooding and slowdowns towards Rio de Janeiro, in sections of São José dos Campos and Jacareí. The intense rain and the movement of pilgrims towards Aparecida contributed to traffic problems. At the time of reporting, there were no records of accidents related to the situation.

In Lorena, rain accompanied by winds caused flooding, falling trees and the roofing of a church in the Olaria neighborhood. Until the last update released, there was no information about victims, homeless people or homeless people in the city.

Recommendations during storms

Civil Defense advises the population to:

Avoid flooded streets and never cross floods, whether on foot or in a vehicle.

Seek shelter in closed buildings during lightning storms.

Do not take shelter under trees or stay close to poles and electrical wires.

Keep away from signs, scaffolding, trees and structures that could fall in the wind.

Reduce speed when driving in the rain and, if visibility is very low, stop in a safe place, away from trees and power lines.

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