With saturated soils and persistent rain forecast from Sunday, there are two days to free up more capacity in the reservoirs, which involves triggering small floods to avoid an 'uncontrolled flood'.
"Small floods" to avoid an "uncontrolled flood"
Friday, 30 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
