Campo Grande goes on orange alert for the risk of storms with rain and winds of up to 100 km/h

Campo Grande Civil Defense issued an orange alert for the risk of storms between this Saturday (10) and Sunday (11). According to the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), the warning began at 8 am this Saturday and continues until 10:59 pm on Sunday.

The forecast indicates rain of 30 to 60 millimeters per hour or 50 to 100 millimeters per day, accompanied by intense winds. The conditions can cause interruptions in electricity supply, damage to crops, falling trees and flooding.

See precautions during storms

Civil Defense advises the population to pay extra attention during this period of instability. Among the recommendations are:

Avoid areas subject to flooding.

Do not take shelter under trees during storms.

Avoid parking vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs.

During gusts of wind, avoid using electronic devices plugged into the socket.

Keep away from electrical wires and equipment in risky situations.

If necessary, the population can use the following services:

156: request for municipal services.

193: assistance in risk and emergency situations.

199: Civil Defense.

The guideline is to avoid risky locations during storms and call the responsible services in situations that threaten the safety of the population.

Rain in Campo Grande (MS) — Photo: Disclosure/PrefCG

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