According to a survey by UFRGS, around 400,000 structures were partially or completely flooded in the State
The floods that hit Rio Grande do Sul are expected to result in 46.7 million tons of debris in the State. A I estimated was published by UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul) in partnership with the company Mox Debris.
According to the survey, by May 6, 2024, around 400,000 structures were partially or completely flooded in the State. Of the total, 44,600 (11%) were seriously damaged or destroyed and 170,200 (42%) are expected to suffer serious structural damage due to submersion in water.
The researchers indicate that the waste production rate per square meter varies from 0.07 to 1.2 tons. Lower values tend to relate to low-income homes and higher values are in industrial zones.
The data also separates waste results in each sub-basin. First on the list is Gravataí, with 17.5 tons, followed by Sinos and Guaíba, with 12.6 and 6.4 tons, respectively.
Read the list below:
- Gravataí – 17.5 tons;
- Bells – 12.6 tons;
- Guaíba – 6.4 tons;
- Taquari – 5.1 tons;
- I fell – 2.2 tons;
- Brown – 1.7 tons;
- Jacuí – 852,700 tons; It is
- another – 24,200 tons.
Post-flood trash spikes
In relation to waste production, the survey by UFRGS and Mox Debris estimates 2 peak moments: 5 million tons from furniture and industrial equipment, in addition to 19 million tons from destroyed buildings.
The 2nd peak will be recorded when the submerged buildings are structurally assessed.
Situation in Rio Grande do Sul
According to Civil defense of the State, 163 deaths have already been confirmed, 64 are missing and 647 thousand are away from home. To date, 2.3 million people have been affected by the rains.
Until this Thursday (May 23), the Secretary of Health has already confirmed 4 deaths from leptospirosis and 54 cases of the disease.
Meanwhile, Guaíba increased its level again this Thursday (May 23) after starting a downward process the day before, on Wednesday (May 22). At 5:15 am, it reached the 3.95 meter mark, according to the A-N-A (National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency).
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