
Low risk of flooding, falling trees and power cuts; population should avoid sheltering under trees and call Civil Defense and Firefighters in emergencies
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With the start of the rainy season, weather warnings have intensified in the state of Tocantins. Flooding has already been recorded in several municipalities, and the winds have also caused damage.
The yellow level alert represents potential danger. According to Inmet, there is a low risk of electricity cuts, damage to crops, falling tree branches and flooding.
With the start of the rainy season, weather warnings have intensified in the state. Flooding has already been recorded in several municipalities, and the winds have also caused damage. In Brejinho de Nazaré, the city's entrance portal collapsed onto the highway. In Araguaína, trees were uprooted by the force of the wind, causing shock among residents.
In case of gusts of wind, the advice is to avoid taking shelter under trees, due to the risk of falling and electrical discharges. It is also not recommended to park vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs.
In emergency situations, the population can contact the Civil Defense, by calling 199, and the Fire Department, by calling 193.

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