Rio de Janeiro records intense rain and gusts of wind

The state of Rio de Janeiro recorded moderate to intense rain and gusts of wind in the capital and in several municipalities this Saturday (7). The forecast is for rain until late Sunday morning (8).

According to the state Civil Defense, flooding occurred in Penha, in the north of the capital. In Duque de Caxias, in Baixada Fluminense, rain and wind toppled market stalls.

Given the situation, the state government informed, in a note, that it intensified rain monitoring.

According to a meteorological warning sent to the entire state at 9 am, a low pressure system and a cold front are expected to cause moderate to heavy rain showers across the entire Rio de Janeiro territory until the end of Sunday morning (8).

According to the government, the State Secretariat for Civil Defense and the Fire Department are on alert to respond to emergency incidents. The Special Civil Defense Force monitors the situation in real time.

The recommendation is that the population remains in a safe place.