The latest geological warning issued by the Santa Catarina Civil Defense on Tuesday (17) warns of a high risk of landslides and falling blocks due to the heavy rains that hit the state.

Map shows points most affected by landslides in Santa Catarina – Photo: Civil Defense/Disclosure/ND

According to the forecast, the regions most affected by landslides may be:

• West and Midwest (especially in points bordering the state of Rio Grande do Sul);
• Entire length Coast and some parts Greater Florianópolis;
• Municipalities Northern plateau;
• Southern Plateau;
• Upper and Middle Itaja Valley;

The attention continues even without rain, with Civil Defense noting that waterlogged soil could cause “lagged movement”.

Signs of landslides according to Civil Defense:

Landslide recorded in Sideropolis last Thursday morning (12) – Photo: Civil Defense/Disclosure/ND

• If there is a slope of fences, walls, pillars and trees;
• The appearance of water and swollen spots at the base of the slope;
• Various sounds, such as trees breaking and flapping;
• Cracks or failures on slopes;
• New cracks in the walls;
• Doors or windows suddenly become warped or jammed;
• Reinforced walls and partitions;
• Cracks;
• The water is cloudier than usual.