THE Rio Grande do Sul Facing the time impacts again that have reached the state since last week. According to the latest newsletter Civil defense statereleased on Sunday morning (22), almost 7,300 people They had to leave their homes as a result of heavy rains.
The data indicate that, so far, they are 5,958 homeless – People who sought temporary shelter with friends, relatives or in private accommodations – and 1,332 homelesswhich were taken to public shelters or of care institutions. The survey also confirms three deathsin addition to an missing person and a wounded.
Rainfall rescues and impacts in cities of RS
Rescue teams have already attended 733 people and saved 139 animals in different regions of the state. The government also informs that 126 Municipalities face some kind of damage caused by the rains.
The Municipality of Jaguarilocated in the Midwest region of the state, had the situation of recognized public calamity. Others 20 municipalities are in an emergencyincluding locations such as Dona Francisca, Cerro Branco, Nova Palma, Cruzeiro do Sul and Montenegro, among others.
River levels follow high
Heavy rains raised the level of several rivers and lakes in Rio Grande do Sulsome reaching flood quotas. According to the Civil Defense, there is concern with the behavior of the following rivers:
- Uruguaybetween São Borja and Uruguaiana, with a tendency to slow elevation;
- Bellstable in Campo Bom, but with slight elevation in São Leopoldo;
- Ibirapuitanin Alegrete, with a trend of slow decline;
- Ibicuíin Manoel Viana, follows stable;
- Jacuídeclining between Cachoeira do Sul and São Jerônimo and stability in the islands of the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre;
- Fellin Montenegro, with a tendency of decline.
Other rivers remain in Flood quota alertlike the Guaíbawhich follows with high levels, although without expectation of exceeding the quota of the Cais Mauá or from Gasometerin the capital. Rivers are also under monitoring Santa Maria, Fell, Tie, Taquari and Paranhana.
The report also points out that the Taquari Riverespecially in the region of Santa Tereza The Star and Lajeadobegins to return to normality levels.
Highways have blockages and interdictions
The situation of highway In the state it also worries. The rains caused total and partial interdictions In different parts, directly impacting traffic. The State Government maintains a Online map with real -time updatewhich gathers information from federal, state and granted highways.
Monitoring is done by Military Brigade Road Command (CRBM)for the Federal Highway Police (PRF)for the Autonomous Department of Roads (DAER) and by Gaucho Highway Company (EGR).
Hospitals, health care, alerts and how to follow
The Municipality of Southern paradise follow with Interrupted access to Hospital Paraísolocated in Vila Paraíso. In Crashfour patients who were transferred from Hospital foundation remain hospitalized in Santo Antônio da Patrulha Hospital. In the rest of the state, hospitals operate normally, according to government information.
THE Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul maintains alert systems that can be accessed by the population. It is possible to register for WhatsAppsending a message to the number (61) 2034-4611or by SMSsending the CEP from the locality to 40199. Thus, users receive notifications whenever there are updates on climate risks.
Amid the situation, the state government reinforces the Warm Clothing Campaign 2025prioritizing the collection of blankets, blankets, sheets and bath towels. Donations can be made in Civil Defense Postsin order to help families affected by rains throughout the state.
