Civil Defense warns of heavy rain across the state until Thursday; Inmet predicts winds of 100 km/h

Civil Defense warns of heavy rain across the state until Thursday; Inmet predicts winds of 100 km/h

Sorocaba (SP) received an alert from the State Civil Defense this Monday (12). Persistent instability and soil saturation increase the risk of flooding, flash floods and overflows of rivers and streams.

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São Paulo Civil Defense warned of heavy rain, lightning and gusts of wind in the state between Tuesday (13) and Thursday (15). There is a chance of hail.

On Tuesday (13), accumulations will be significant in the west and south. On Wednesday (14), there will be widespread rain and on Thursday (15) the volume will reach the border with Minas.

A severe warning was issued for Sorocaba on Monday (12). Civil Defense recommends registering your cell phone at number 40199 to receive SMS alerts.

Inmet predicted winds of 60 to 100 km/h and rainfall of up to 100 mm per day on Wednesday (14). The warning applies to Sorocaba, Jundiaí and Itapetininga.

Alert also applies to Sorocaba (SP) — Photo: Reproduction/TV TEM

Civil Defense warned that unstable weather would continue between Tuesday (13) and Thursday (15), with rain forecast in the regions of Sorocaba, Jundiaí, Bauru, Presidente Prudente and Itapetininga (SP).

According to the agency, there is a forecast of rain showers across the state, accompanied by lightning and gusts of wind. Thunderstorms and occasional hailstorms are not ruled out.

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On Tuesday, the accumulations could be significant, especially in the western and southern regions of the state. On Wednesday (14), widespread rains are expected, of moderate to heavy intensity, with greater accumulations in the west, south, center and east regions of São Paulo.

On Thursday, rain showers persist throughout São Paulo, with the possibility of significant volumes mainly in the regions that border Minas Gerais.

Given this scenario, Civil Defense advises the population to follow official announcements and adopt preventive measures during periods of intense rain.

Severe warning

A severe alert was issued for the region of Sorocaba (SP) on Monday night (12). The report indicates the possibility of rain, lightning, wind and hail conditions.

Civil Defense reinforced the importance of keeping your cell phone enabled to receive emergency alerts.

To receive notifications by SMS, simply send the ZIP code of the desired location to the number 40199. In emergency situations, the telephone numbers are 199, for Civil Defense, and 193, for the Fire Department.

Inmet

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) also published a warning for rain and strong winds from midnight on Wednesday (14). The institute predicts rain between 30 and 60 mm/h or 50 and 100 mm/day, and intense winds (60-100 km/h). Additionally, hail is expected.

With the situation, the alert reminds of the risk of electricity cuts, damage to plantations, falling trees and flooding. The forecast is valid for the regions of Sorocaba, Jundiaí and Itapetininga.

Civil Defense warns of heavy rain across the state between Tuesday and Thursday; Sorocaba (SP) had an alert this Monday (12) — Photo: Personal Archive

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