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Civil Defense warns of rain, wind and lightning in Rio in the coming hours

Rio Operations Center recommends care during instability

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Rio's Civil Defense sent an alert via SMS and WhatsApp about rain showers, winds and lightning in the coming hours.
The Rio Operations Center recommends avoiding flooded areas, streams and rivers, driving carefully and staying in a safe place.

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Rio's Civil Defense issued a weather alert for city residents, published by the Rio Operations Center, due to instability with rain showers, winds and lightning forecast for the next few hours.

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Rio's Civil Defense sent an alert via SMS and WhatsApp to city residents. The warning is for rain showers, winds and lightning in the coming hours.

The statement was released by the Rio Operations Center (COR). The agency asks the population to follow COR and Civil Defense bulletins while the instability lasts.

What to do in case of heavy rain

Civil Defense recommends:

do not cross flooded areas by car, on foot or by bicycle, due to the risk of currents, sharp objects, holes and diseases;

do not stay close to streams and rivers;

drive more carefully with the headlights on;

stay in a safe place and avoid flooded areas.

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