Amid the rainfall in the Amazon winter, the Madeira River, in Porto Velho (RO), recorded the maximum quota of 16.74 meters On the morning of Tuesday (28). Throughout the day the river retreated to 16.68 meters – just over 30 centimeters from the flood quota.
For this time of year, the Average of river normal quota is 15.27 meters according to the Brazilian Geological Service (SGB).
The projection of the National Agency of Water and Basic Sanitation (ANA) is that the river Wood reach 16.75 meters Until the end of this week – an inch above the highest recorded level.
The agency monitoring indicates river stabilization trend in the coming days if rain forecasts are confirmed.
In the capital of Rondônia, 51 communities were affected by the climb of the Madeira River On the banks of the city, according to the Municipal Civil Defense.
On March 30, when the Madeira River quota was 16.46 meters, the BR-425, the main access to the Municipalities Pearl (RO) and Mamoré (RO), had submerged stretches.
A joint operation with the Armed Forces is being prepared so that a river support point is established inside the river, according to the city hall of the capital Porto Velho (RO).
The government of Rondônia has, since the implementation of the water crisis committee, in 2023, 44 municipalities in joint acting with the state to minimize the impacts caused by floods and ensure emergency assistance to the affected population.
This content was originally published at the Madeira River level records maximum quota and retreats in Porto Velho (RO) on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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