Civil Defense issues 'serious alert' for intense rain in Belo Horizonte this Sunday

It rains in Belo Horizonte this Sunday afternoon (1st). — Photo: Rodrigo Franco / TV Globo

The Civil Defense of Belo Horizonte issued a 'severe' level alert for the possibility of intense rain with lightning and gusts of wind around 50 km/h, until 8 am on Monday (2).

According to the agency, until 12pm this Sunday (1st), the Pampulha, Northwest and East regions were affected with moderate volumes, between 1.1 millimeters and 2.5. Barreiro, on the other hand, registered strong intensity with volumes between 2.6 millimeters and 5 millimeters.

The capital has a predicted minimum temperature of 19ºC and a maximum of 26ºC, with a 96% chance of rain this afternoon and evening on Sunday (1st).

Given this scenario, Civil Defense advises:

Avoid flood areas and do not travel on streets subject to flooding or near streams and rivers during heavy rain.

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

⠀Do not take shelter or park vehicles under trees.

⠀Never approach broken electrical cables.