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<\/p>\nA stranded man was spotted creating an ingenious way to save himself as torrential rain became so heavy it flooded everything around him.<\/p>\n
Alinor Antunes Magalh\u00e3es of Canoas, in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre, Brazil, was snapped riding a bathtub through the streets as the rainwater battered down around him.<\/p>\n
The area the clip was filmed in is called Praia do Paquet\u00e1 – which is often inundated with high levels of water, particularly during a long rainy patch.<\/p>\n
In order to get around, residents have taken to using boats and kayaks to get around when the water levels get to various depths.<\/p>\n
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Magalh\u00e3es’ actions were captured by fellow local Nelson Valdir Braga.<\/p>\n
He has lived in the area for more than five years, according to G1 Globo, and said that the issues around flooding are recurrent.<\/p>\n
Ordinarily, the 40-year-old would use a kayak in similar situations – but as a result of his boat being in a bad condition, he turned to his refrigerator to help him travel.<\/p>\n
Magalh\u00e3es tied buoys to the appliance, before grabbing his paddles to help him move the fridge around on the water.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> He said: “Then, we see the state we are in today.”<\/p>\n The Canoas Climate Resilience Office (Eclima) reported that the flood level reached new highs due to storms around Rio Grande do Sul, and as a result the nearby river overflowed, causing flooding in riverside communities like Praia do Paquet\u00e1.<\/p>\n Aristeu Ismailow, the organisation’s chief secretary, continued: “Canoas is the last stage of the Rio dos Sinos basin before it flows into the Gua\u00edba. It starts in Cara\u00e1. Canoas is a plateau.<\/p>\n “We form a bit of a pocket. If the rain is uniform in the state and the Gua\u00edba is full like this, it forms a damming in Canoas.”<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n He added: “It forms a wall of water and the water doesn’t go down. That’s the biggest problem: the water needs to drain.”<\/p>\n The secretary also noted that due to the ongoing issues around flooding, houses in the area are often built on stilts as locals “culturally already live in this situation”.<\/p>\n Despite the flooding, the local city hall continues to make public shelters available to support residents.<\/p>\n This includes supporting those who wish to remain at their homes during the torrential rains amid fears personal belongings could be stolen.<\/p>\n
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