We survived the heaviest flooding in BJ in over 60 years. On Saturday it rained 460 mms (over 18 inches). We were supposed to have some friends over for dinner but in the middle of the day the sky got so dark it looked like late evening and the rain started. It poured and poured. Our friends called mid-afternoon reporting that they had taken cover and thought maybe coming across town wasn't a good idea. We agreed and were happy to snuggle in bed with our books, later even turning on the t.v. The rain continued and our street was flooded. It looked like a river flowing. I read later that the sewerhole covers washed away and folks fell down into them, or maybe were sucked inside. A whole chunk of sidewalk caved in, too, according to a friend. The sole surviving courtyard house now housing migrants working on nearby apartment projects was a lake. Literally. The lightening strikes illuminated the courtyard full of water. Our friends emailed today saying they're glad they decided against coming over that night and sent an article. Here are some pictures.
We were supposed to go to the beach yesterday but the bullet trains were booked so we bailed. Now I'm glad we did because though today was super clear, more rain is expected. I know it's the rainy season but even the natives say this is unusual. Extreme weather. Weather? Or climate?
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