The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued, this Sunday afternoon (5), a potential danger warning for storm in the extreme south of Rio Grande do Sul in a region that includes cities such as Pelotas, Rio Grande, Bagé and Uruguaiana .
Inmet predicts rainfall of 20 to 30 mm/h in the region as total water accumulated in 24 hours and can reach 50 mm . Winds between 40 and 60 km/h It is hail falls should also occur in the area.
O “risk of electricity cuts, damage to crops, falling tree branches and flooding” It is “low” , according to the agency. Even so, Inmet issued the following instructions to the population:
- In case of gusts of wind, do not seek shelter under trees : the risk of falls and electrical shocks, even if low, still exists;
- Do not park vehicles in areas close to power transmission towers and advertising signs given the risk of falling;
- Avoid using electronic devices plugged into sockets such as cell phones and notebooks on chargers.
O alert is valid until 12pm (Brasília time) this Monday (6) . In case of doubt, Inmet advises the population to Seek more information from the Civil Defense (dial 199) and the Fire Department (193) .
Source: CNN Brasil
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