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Três Lagoas experiences flooding following heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall hit Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, on Friday, causing flooding in several areas of the city. Significant water accumulation was reported on Rua Antônio Estevão Leal in the Paranaguá neighborhood, where motorists faced difficulties and some vehicles reportedly malfunctioned after attempting to cross flooded sections. Rua Wilson Carvalho Viana was also identified as a site of flooding.
The Municipal Coordination for Protection and Civil Defense (COMDEC/TL) had previously issued an alert for the region, forecasting potential storms, electrical discharges, hail, and wind gusts exceeding 70 km/h. Authorities have advised drivers to avoid crossing flooded streets due to unknown water depths and potential road damage.