Inema warns of rain and winds of up to 50 km/h in Salvador and the coast of Bahia

Inema issued an alert for Salvador and the coast of Bahia this Monday (9). Rain and winds of up to 50 km/h are expected.

The warning continues until Wednesday (11) due to a frontal system. There are risks of flooding, landslides and overflows.

The largest volumes should reach the Far South and Low South. Civil Defense can be contacted by calling 199.

The Institute for the Environment and Water Resources (Inema) issued a State of Attention warning for rain and winds of up to 50 km/h in Salvador and other regions of Bahia. The alert began at noon this Monday (9) and continues until noon on Wednesday (11).

The forecast is for rain showers in different regions of the state, with the possibility of winds between 40 and 50 km/h. The highest volumes of rain are expected in the Extreme South and Low South, but precipitation is also forecast in the capital of Bahia, in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador (RMS), in Recôncavo and in other areas of the coast.

The scenario is caused by the arrival of a frontal system along the coast of Bahia, which will keep the weather unstable over the next few days.

According to Inema, weather conditions can cause flooding, rising levels of small rivers and streams, overflows in vulnerable areas and landslides.

In the last 48 hours, between 9 am on Saturday (7) and 9 am this Monday (9), municipalities in Bahia recorded significant amounts of rain.

The highest accumulations were recorded in: Luís Eduardo Magalhães: 47.2 mm; Formosa do Rio Preto: 42.4 mm; Gentleness: 40.8 mm; Barriers: 33 mm; Riachão das Neves: 31.8 mm; Teixeira de Freitas: 28 mm; Saint Desiderius: 26 mm.

At the other stations monitored by Inema, the volumes recorded were below 24.2 mm.

The forecast indicates rain on the coast, mainly in the Far South and Low South, where the highest volumes may occur. Precipitation may be accompanied by strong winds. Rain showers are also expected in the West and Southwest regions.

The rain is expected to continue and gain strength on the coast, with cloudy or partially cloudy skies. There is also a forecast of precipitation in Salvador, the Metropolitan Region and Recôncavo. In the West and Southwest, rain showers may occur.

The weather should remain unstable, without significant changes. The forecast indicates rain on the coast, especially in the southern section. In Salvador, the Metropolitan Region and Recôncavo, periods of rain may occur interspersed with moments of dry weather. In the West, there is also the possibility of showers throughout the day.

Inema advises that residents of the regions included in the warning remain aware of weather conditions and adopt safety measures during storms.

Recommendations include: Avoid staying under trees during strong winds, due to the risk of falling branches and electrical discharges; Do not park vehicles near power transmission towers and advertising signs; Avoid using electronic devices plugged in during storms; Be careful when sailing or carrying out water activities in areas close to the sea.

If necessary, the population can contact the Civil Defense by calling 199 or the Fire Department by calling 193.