With an 81% chance of a “Super El Niño” in the coming months, according to the latest analysis from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the City of Rio de Janeiro decided to anticipate the likely effects of the phenomenon. To this end, he announced the implementation of prevention, monitoring and response measures, with actions to combat extreme heat and intense rain.
“Super El Niño” makes Rio de Janeiro anticipate measures planned for the summer
With an 81% chance of a “Super El Niño” in the coming months, according to the latest analysis from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the City of Rio de Janeiro decided to...
The preparation is based on the Summer Plan, announced annually by the city hall to minimize the effects of the season. In total, the planned investment is R$1 billion, highlights g1. The figure includes infrastructure works, such as the construction of two more swimming pools to prevent flooding. However, the city's mayor, Eduardo Cavalieri, highlighted that not all civil works will be completed this year.
The planning integrates climate information and health data to help and guide the Rio population, especially the most vulnerable such as children, the elderly and homeless people, reports CNN Brasil. The plan includes real-time monitoring systems, with around 50 operational protocols. Teams from more than 50 municipal bodies will be mobilized to act in extreme situations, according to O Globo.
The effects of the predicted El Niño can be felt in Rio de Janeiro at the end of this winter, in mid-September, with temperatures above average, a situation that will continue throughout spring and summer. The monitored heat levels present five risk levels, measured by the combination of temperature, relative humidity and time spent in these conditions. The classification also considers the forecast for three consecutive days and is updated every four hours. Based on these data, response levels are established based on the intensity and duration of high temperatures, with preventive, assistance and intersectoral actions.
UOL, Correio Braziliense, g1, InfoMoney and Balanço Geral also reported on Rio's plan for “Super El Niño”.
Source: ClimaInfo
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