As floods that destroyed Rio Grande do Sul they also had a major impact on the state’s essential infrastructure and services. According to updated data, the rivers have high levels, with Lake Guaíba in Porto Alegre reaching 4.63 meters, the Rio do Sinos in São Leopoldo reaching 5.70 meters and the Rio Taquari in Muçum reaching 12.71 meters.
In terms of basic services, CEEE Equatorial did not report the electricity situation, while RGE Sul records 131,500 points without electricity, affecting 4.3% of total customers. Corsan, responsible for water supply, has 165,446 unserved customers, representing 6% of the total. Tim and Vivo have problems in 3 and 18 towns respectively, with telephone and internet services interrupted.
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In state schools, the situation is also critical, affecting 1,030 schools in 244 municipalities and 29 Regional Education Coordinators. In total, 358,414 students were affected, with 530 schools damaged, with 216,883 students enrolled, and 84 schools in shelters.
In terms of highways, the rains caused damage in 85 sections with total and partial closure of 49 state highways in Rio Grande do Sul. The Highways Authority (Daer) and the Military Brigade Road Command (CRBM) are working to clear the roads as quickly as possible and to ensure vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Infrastructure and services affected by floods in RS
1. River Levels:
– Lake Guaíba – Porto Alegre: 4.63 meters
– Rio dos Sinos – São Leopoldo: 5.70 meters
– Taquari River – Muçum: 12.71 meters
– Rio Caí – Feliz: 8.44 meters
– Uruguay River – Uruguaiana: 12.18 meters
– Lagoa dos Patos – São Lourenço do Sul: 2.54 meters
2. Electronic Services:
– Equatorial CEEE: Unknown
– RGE Sul: 131,500 points excluding electricity (4.3% of total customers)
3. Water supply:
– Corsan: 165,446 customers without water supply (6% of total customers)
4. Telephone and Internet:
– Tim: 3 municipalities without phone and internet services
– Vivo: 18 municipalities without telephone and internet services
5. Location of State Schools:
– 1,030 schools affected in 244 municipalities and 29 Regional Education Coordinators
– 358,414 students affected
– 530 schools damaged with 216,883 students enrolled
– 84 schools serving as shelters
6. Location of Highways:
– 85 sections with total and partial closure on 49 state highways in Rio Grande do Sul
– Work together with the Autonomous Department of Highways (Daer) and the Military Brigade Road Command (CRBM) to clear the roads.
2024-05-12 12:58:39
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