State says Angra 1 and 2 facilities are operating normally after heavy rains

The state-owned Eletronuclear, which is responsible for the operation of the Angra 1 and Angra 2 nuclear power plants, reported this Saturday (2) that the two facilities are operating at “full capacity” normally, unaffected by the heavy rains hitting the south. district of Rio de Janeiro. At least 14 people died as a result of storms across the state.

“There are points where the BR-101 RJ Sul is partially or completely banned. [Rio-Santos] due to landslides, but not affecting the response actions of the External Emergency Plan (PEE),” a quote from the note reads.

“As the company is part of the Costa Verde Mutual Assistance Plan (PAM), it contributes machinery and personnel to help clear the roads. The group brings together about 40 institutions from five municipalities, including Angra dos Reis and Paraty, to take action. emergencies,” he adds.

Also, according to the statement, Praia Brava Hospital, run by Feam (Fundação Eletronuclear de Assistência Médica), is working to help rain victims.

Paraty and Angra are the most punished.

The situation is more critical in the cities of Paraty and Angra dos Reis, where there are seven victims from the same family.

In Baixada Fluminense, in Mesquita, a man identified as Daniel Ribeiro Pessoa died from electrocution that flooded Antônio Borges Street in the Santa Elias district, according to information from the Fire Department.

Inmet (National Institute of Meteorology) issued a “great danger” warning on Saturday morning that will last until 10 a.m. Sunday. In the south, north and northwest metropolitan area of ​​Rio de Janeiro, there is a chance of more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours.