More than a thousand are in shelters in Rio Grande do Sul because of river flooding After days of intense precipitation, the rain decreases in Rio Grande do Sul this Thursday (30). However, a new cold front will bring storms back to the state on Saturday (01). The number of municipalities with damage records rose to 138, with six injured. Despite the temporary improvement in the weather, the risk of flooding remains high due to the high level of rivers and streams. In total, 1,537 people had to leave their homes because of the disruption caused by the storms. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp This Friday (31), the weather is firm, with a predominance of sunshine in most of the state. On the coast of Rio Grande do Sul, there is a forecast of light rain and gusts of wind between 50 km/h and 70 km/h, which should make the sea rough. Temperatures gradually rise in the afternoon. On Saturday, a low pressure system advances over Argentina and Uruguay, creating new areas of instability. There is a forecast of heavy rain, lightning and wind in several regions. The showers begin at dawn in Campanha, in the West and South. Throughout the day, the rain spreads to the Missões, Central Region, Costa Doce, Vales, Northwest and Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre. Updated damage balance The advance of the storms throughout the week increased the impacts in Rio Grande do Sul. The updated balance of the state Civil Defense shows 502 homeless people, sheltering with relatives or friends, and the state has 1035 homeless people, who depend on public shelter. The bulletin confirmed six injuries. In Itaqui, a 23-year-old woman was taken to medical care after the wind knocked down the masonry walls of a house. In Osório, one person was injured when a roof fell. Other injuries were reported in the Northwest region, hit by a tornado on Tuesday (28). In Giruá, four people were injured and 15 houses were damaged. The storms also compromised public services. In São Francisco de Assis, part of the roof of the materials center at the Santo Antônio Municipal Hospital collapsed, resulting in the suspension of services. In Pinheiro Machado, the city hall and health units suffered infiltrations. The rise of rivers forced the preventive evacuation of residents. In Cruzeiro do Sul, the Taquari River reached flood level, and families were taken to the Central Gymnasium. In Santa Maria, the overflow of the Vacacaí Mirim River left families stranded. São Sebastião do Caí affected by heavy rains in RS in July Mateus Bruxel/ Agencia RBS VIDEOS: Everything about RS