the roads connecting rio de janeiro, with popular tourist destinations such as búzios, petrópolis, ilha grande and cabo frio, are two-way and not always ready to handle heavy amounts of rain -  in addition to the regular dangers posed by driving in the rain, being outside of the city, opens up extra possible since falling trees and curving roads add elements of distraction.

trips to these areas should be taken very carefully during heavy rains and are best planned around severe weather conditions - if choosing to drive during rain storms individuals should proceed with caution and drive at speeds appropriate for accident prevention.

flash rain storms in the city result in a lot of trash being dragged through the streets - this generally equates to pools of water being rather unclean - individuals walking through these pools of water are posing the risks of infecting cuts, causing rashes or stepping on glass - in general if the bottom of flooding water is not well visualized individuals should not cross.