individuals should be mindful of electric wires close to flooding water since the combination of the two can be fatal - anyone venturing outside on a rainy day should wear closed toed shoes versus flip flops - this is a much safer option in case an individual must cross through puddles of water

severe rainstorms may also bring thunderstorms, that can happen with or without rain, so utilizing the general precautions of staying inside, or around low lying places, is a a good idea.

the government of rio de janeiro has set up a system for alerting its residents of heavy rain - easily visualized by visiting the website 'alerta rio' here, individuals can see rain conditions by neighborhood here - in case of rain-related problems, or emergencies, anyone can call 199 for defesa civil, or 193 for the firefighters 'corpo de bombeiros' - click here for a list of activities to do on a rainy day.