Streets in the city of Paraná flood after 120 mm of rain in seven hours

Francisco Beltrão, in the southwest of Paraná, recorded 120 mm of rain between 00:00 and 7:00 this Saturday (24), according to City Hall. The volume caused flooding in the city and street closures.

According to the municipal administration, the Marrecas River, which runs through the city, rose 1.71 meters in 24 hours. The forecast is that it will still rise another 3.68 meters by 11:59 pm.

During the morning, the Fire Department recorded flooding on Avenida Paraná and Rua Giocondo Felipe, for example.

Also under attention are the areas close to the Exhibition Park — which flooded — and the regions surrounding the Progresso stream, Lonqueador River and Urutago River.

A temporary shelter at the Luiz Hellmann Community Center is prepared for residents who may need to leave their homes. The location is at Rua Pedro Silva, nº 144.

The advice is that the population avoids crossing flooded areas, staying away from the banks of rising rivers, fallen wires and damaged structures.

There were no reports of injuries and an official damage assessment was not released until the last update of this report.