Intense rain accompanied by wind hit Rio do Sul in the early hours of Tuesday. The volume of precipitation reached around 21 millimeters in a short space of time. Gusts of wind and hail in some areas caused occasional damage, mainly concentrated in the Barragem neighborhood. Teams worked from the early hours of the day to assist affected residents.
The Civil Defense of the State of Santa Catarina recorded four main incidents until early in the morning. Two involve the roofing of homes. Others record walls and trees falling onto the power grid. The teams delivered plastic tarps to protect the damaged houses and remain in the field for further inspections.
Damage concentrated in the Barragem neighborhood
Residents of the Barragem neighborhood felt the greatest impact of the storm. The combination of heavy rain and wind knocked down trees and damaged structures. A tree fell onto wires, cutting off power supplies. The Civil Defense of the State of Santa Catarina advises those affected on the next steps and reinforces the service channel by calling 199.
- Two residences with partial roofing
- Wall collapse on residential property
- Tree over power grid in the neighborhood
- Immediate distribution of tarpaulins for protection
The municipal body maintains continuous monitoring. New occurrences may arise as the day progresses. Authorities ask the population to avoid risk areas and report any problems quickly.
Celesc records around 70 pending incidents
The storm also affected the region’s electrical system. Celesc counts dozens of open calls in several municipalities in the coverage area. Two situations require greater attention from technical teams. In the Budag neighborhood, in Rio do Sul, vegetation fell onto the network and compromised the supply. At the Agronomic Center, a tree knocked down a pole and caused damage to the infrastructure.
The other interruptions involve branches and vegetation on the wires, with less complexity. The company mobilized teams to restore service as quickly as possible. Normalization should occur in the short term, according to initial assessment.
Other municipalities in the region also record effects
Similar occurrences appear in Pouso Redondo, Laurentino, Agronômica, Lontras and Presidente Getúlio. Celesc focuses its efforts on the corridor most affected by the climate event. Professionals work safely to avoid new problems during repairs.
The Civil Defense of the State of Santa Catarina remains attentive to weather developments in the Alto Vale region. The concentrated volume of rain in a few hours increased the risk of isolated disturbances. Residents should pay attention to future alerts and prepare preventive measures in vulnerable homes.
Preventive actions and guidance for residents
Civil Defense teams from the State of Santa Catarina carry out a detailed survey of the damage. The work includes guidance on how to protect assets and avoid additional risks. The distribution of tarpaulins helps minimize immediate damage to affected homes.
Celesc recommends that consumers follow safety guidelines during the period of instability. Avoiding contact with fallen wires and reporting faults via the company’s official channel speeds up service. The combination of rain and wind requires extra attention in the coming days.
The incident reinforces the need for preventive maintenance on electrical networks and residential structures in the region. Local and state authorities are monitoring the situation to act in a coordinated manner if the volume of rain increases again.