This Wednesday (30) heavy rains hit the north of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The storms caused flooding and landslides. In Conceição de Macabu, at least one person died and five were injured.
A landslide in the Bocaina neighborhood caused the death of a 62-year-old woman. Her daughter was rescued alive and is still hospitalized in serious condition. The Ana Moreira Municipal Hospital recorded the care of five injured people.
Classes on the municipal network have been suspended today (1st) and tomorrow (2nd). In addition, three health units, also affected by the rain, do not open today??
In the neighboring municipality of Macaé, in the 24 hours until the beginning of the night of yesterday, 220 millimeters of rain had been recorded, the volume expected for the entire month. Sixty people had to leave their homes, according to the mayor’s office.
Classes in the municipal network of Macaé were suspended today?? A barrier collapse caused the complete interdiction of the Amaral Peixoto Highway (RJ-106), near the Imboassica neighborhood, on the afternoon of yesterday?? The road was later cleared.