Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: Espírito Santo, Brazil
Tracking Id: RINTP4783267364
Description:
As per reports, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a red alert for 55 municipalities in Espírito Santo, forecasting over 100mm of daily rainfall, posing significant risks of major flooding, river overflows, and large-scale landslides on Wednesday (03 December).
• All 78 municipalities in the state are also under orange alert for severe storms, with rainfall between 30-60 mm/hour or 50-100 mm/day, winds of 60-100 km/h, and possible hail.
• Affected cities under red alert include Afonso Cláudio, Água Doce do Norte, Águia Branca, Alfredo Chaves, Aracruz, Cariacica, Colatina, Guarapari, Linhares, Serra, Vila Velha, and Vitória.
Background:
A red alert is an emergency classification indicating an imminent threat or ongoing serious incident requiring immediate action.
An orange weather alert for flooding indicates a high-risk situation with a strong likelihood of disruptive flooding and significant impacts on roads, property, and overall safety.
Impact:
• Widespread flooding may disrupt roads, bridges, and urban infrastructure.
• There may be a potential for river overflows and landslides causing property damage and displacement.
• Power outages, communication failures, and service disruptions may happen during severe storms.
• Localized flooding in the aforementioned regions may lead to traffic and commercial trucking delays along regional highways. Authorities may issue mandatory evacuation orders for flood-prone communities.
Recommendations:
• It is advised to maintain caution while travelling, secure property, and stockpile essential supplies.
• It is advised to monitor Inmet alerts (https://portal.inmet.gov.br/) and local civil defense updates continuously.
Sources:
• https://www.nunneryplumbingandheating.co.uk/03-168076-w-new-cyclone-brazil-as-forecasters/
• https://tribunaonline.com.br/previsaodotempo/es-recebe-alerta-de-grande-perigo-para-alagamentos-veja-cidades-em-risco-283760
