Civil Defense issues warning of rain with lightning and winds of 50 km/h in BH

Civil Defense alert and Belo Horizonte sky this Tuesday morning (13) — Photo: Reproduction/TV Globo

Belo Horizonte's Civil Defense issued, this Tuesday (13), an alert for the possibility of rain with lightning and gusts of wind around 50 km/h. The notice is valid until 8am this Wednesday (14).

The agency recommends that the population pay extra attention during rain and avoid driving on streets subject to flooding or near streams and rivers. The guideline is also to pay special attention to areas with slopes and hills.

Recommendations during the rain

Do not cross flooded streets or let children play in floods or near streams.

Do not take shelter or park vehicles under trees.

Do not go near broken electrical cables. In these cases, call Cemig, on 116, or Civil Defense, on 199.

If you notice cracks in the walls of houses or the appearance of cracks, depressions or water mines on the ground, notify Civil Defense immediately.

In case of lightning, do not remain in open areas or use electrical equipment.

How to receive alerts

Residents of Belo Horizonte can receive Civil Defense alerts via SMS free of charge. To register, simply send a text message with the zip code of the street where you live to the number 40199. A confirmation message will then be sent.

The notices can also be followed on the BH Civil Defense public channel on WhatsApp, on the social networks Instagram, Facebook and X and on the Telegram channel, at Defesacivilbh.