Car Navigates Submerged Road at Barragem do Blang in Rio Grande do Sul Amidst Heavy Rains

SÃO FRANCISCO DE PAULA, RIO GRANDE DO SUL – A video recorded on Wednesday, June 25, at the Barragem do Blang in São Francisco de Paula, Serra do Rio Grande do Sul, has drawn significant attention online. The footage shows a silver car navigating a section of the road that is completely submerged by water, creating a visual impression of the vehicle being at risk of being carried away by the current. The scene was captured by Daniel Scherer, a resident of Igrejinha, who was camping nearby with friends. The video quickly circulated on social media platforms. In response to the footage, the local prefecture and Civil Defense have issued statements. They informed that the scenario of the road being covered by water, as depicted in the video, is a common occurrence during periods of heavy rainfall. However, authorities underscored the necessity of caution and strongly advised drivers to avoid crossing areas or bridges where water is overflowing.