What matters today
- City operations focus on mobility impacts in the West Zone after late rain, with targeted clean-up and monitoring updates.
- BRT Transcarioca: the dedicated lane on Rua Cândido Benício (between Ipase and Capitão Menezes) is closed to vehicles for long-term maintenance, with a signed detour.
- Heat protocol eased overnight: the city returned to Heat Level 1 late on February 4, with today’s temperatures expected to stay stable.
Weather
Sources: Alerta Rio / COR-Rio daily bulletin
Forecast for Thursday, February 5: cloudy skies, light-to-moderate isolated rain this morning, then showers from the afternoon onward. Winds light to moderate. Max temperature forecast: 32°C.
Trend outlook: February 6–9 stays under a humidity channel influence, with cloudy skies and isolated showers at any time.
Transport and mobility
BRT Transcarioca lane maintenance (Praça Seca)
The BRT lane on Rua Cândido Benício, between the Ipase and Capitão Menezes stations, is blocked to vehicles in both directions from 07:00 on February 5. The closure is scheduled to run until 19:00 on April 4, 2026. BRT vehicles should follow the signed detour on Rua Cândido Benício and return to the dedicated lane after the closed stretch. Resident access and emergency vehicles are exempt.
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Overnight incidents logged by COR-Rio (update as of 05:59 on February 5)
- Water pooling that was cleared: Av. Ayrton Senna (Barra da Tijuca), Av. Genaro de Carvalho (Recreio), and Rua Marechal Marciano (Bangu).
- Tree fall in progress: Rua Conde de Bonfim (Tijuca), near Rua da Cascata.
- Tree on overhead wiring in progress: Rua Alice (Laranjeiras).
Largest rainfall totals reported overnight (Feb 4 evening into Feb 5 early morning): Grota Funda 47.2mm; Guaratiba 43.2mm; Bangu 35.2mm; Jacarepaguá/Tanque 32.0mm; Recreio 32.0mm.
City operations
Heat protocol status
COR-Rio reported the city returned to Heat Level 1 at 23:59 on February 4 after the absence of forecast extreme heat-index conditions. The city had entered Heat Level 3 at 11:00 on February 3 after heat-index readings in the 36°C–40°C band, with expectations it could persist.
Money snapshot
Reference points for the morning context (latest available close and standard market references)
| Indicator | Latest reference |
|---|---|
| Ibovespa (Feb 4 close) | 181,708 points (down 2.14%) |
| USD/BRL (Feb 4 reference) | ~5.24 |
| Brazil policy rate (Selic) | 15.00% |
Culture picks
Museu do Amanhã (Centro)
Ongoing exhibition: “Amanhã 10 anos” (runs November 7, 2025 to November 3, 2026). A solid daytime anchor if you want a reliable, central indoor plan.
Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR)
Multiple exhibitions remain on view across February, including “Vinicius de Moraes” (runs through February 2026) and other long-running shows spanning 2025–2026. Good for a flexible daytime visit near Praça Mauá.
CCBB Rio (Centro)
On-view today: “Viva Mauricio – Mauricio de Sousa, a Experiência Imersiva” (runs December 17, 2025 to April 13, 2026). A family-friendly, weather-proof option in the historic center.
Emergency numbers
Police: 190 · Fire: 193 · Municipal Civil Defense: 199 · Medical emergency (SAMU): 192 · City services (1746): 1746
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