Civil Defense warns of heavy rains, lightning and 50km / h wind in BH – Gerais

A Civil defense of Belo Horizonte issued, this Friday (25), an alert about the possibility of strong rain, with Ray me bursts until 8 a.m. on Saturday 26.

According to the agency, it can rain between 20 mm and 30 mm and the winds can be around 50 km / h.

In the morning, the Civil Defense had already issued an alert for high risk of ground slides (geological risk) for the regions South Central me Northwest of the city. As you regies Northeast me Pampulha are at moderate risk. The alert is valid until Sunday 27.

During the rain, follow the recommendations of the Civil Defense

• Double your attention! Avoid floodplain areas and do not drive on streets subject to flooding and near streams and rivers during heavy rains.
• Do not cross flooded streets or let children play in floodwaters and streams.
• Do not shelter or park vehicles under trees.
• Special attention in areas of unevenness and hills.
• Never go near broken electrical cables. Call CEMIG (116) or Civil Defense (199) immediately.
• If you notice the appearance of cracks, depressions in the ground, cracks in the walls of the houses and the appearance of water mines, immediately notify the Civil Defense (199).
• In case of lightning: do not stay in open and high areas, do not use electrical equipment.