Distrito Federal Civil Defense warns of flood and erosion risks

The Civil Defense of the Distrito Federal has identified 23 areas classified as high or very high risk across 12 administrative regions. An estimated 3,000 residents and 987 homes are exposed to threats including flash floods, inundations, erosions, landslides, and structural collapses.

Sandro Gomes, the executive secretary of Protection and Civil Defense, stated that unlike other regions, residents in the Distrito Federal are not advised to stockpile three days of emergency food and water due to the capital's rapid access to supplies. Instead, officials urge residents to focus on preventive measures, such as cleaning gutters, checking roof integrity, and monitoring for warning signs like wall cracks, leaning walls, or soil subsidence.

Additionally, the rainy season has increased the presence of venomous animals in residential areas. Health authorities report a significant rise in scorpion accidents, with the yellow scorpion being a primary concern. Between January and August, the District Federal Health Secretariat recorded 2,817 scorpion-related cases. Experts advise residents to seal drains and holes to prevent scorpions, spiders, and snakes from entering homes.