Industrial properties also suffered from the heavy rains and floods. The CNM estimated that the industry, in general, took a hit of R$ 268 million. SiiLA mapping identified 47 developments in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre, with at least 35 within the risk area.

One affected development was Bresco Canoas, which houses companies like Natura and FN Logistics. The 33,000-square-meter ABL asset was directly impacted by the flood, but according to the owner, the development has already recovered and returned to operation.

“As the water receded, it was possible to access the property and begin recovery work to normalize operations. The initiatives ranged from restoring basic utility services, the security system, the cafeteria, and other maintenance services to a complete cleaning of the development. Currently, about 100 people are working on the site. The partnership with tenants and suppliers was crucial for the quick recovery of operations,” the company stated in a note.

Additionally, during the calamity, the company used other developments, such as Flex Viracopos in Campinas (SP), to assist in distributing supplies in the region. This action was made possible through a partnership between Bresco and Azul Cargo.

It's not just the micro-entrepreneurs receiving government benefits; companies in the region are being granted tax exemptions, such as the Tax on the Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS) for purchasing damaged or lost machinery, equipment, and vehicles. Additionally, companies benefit from assistance like streamlined import procedures, the creation of a program with special conditions for ICMS debt installment payments, and extended deadlines for ICMS and Estate and Donation Tax (ITCD) payments without interest and penalties.

According to the Omie Economic Performance Index for SMEs (IODE-PMEs), small and medium-sized enterprises saw a revenue increase of 9.7% in June, which was justified as a reflection of the state's recovery.

However, the president of the Brazilian Association of Concrete Services Companies (ABESC), Wagner Lopes, and the professor of Building Pathology and Concrete Technology at the University of Vale dos Sinos, Bernardo Tutikian, urge caution and awareness of a potential shortage of supplies.

According to him, "The waters have not completely receded, and many companies in the sector were also affected, and those not in these conditions should prepare for increased demand."

"We need to wait so that after cleaning and disinfection, we can assess what needs to be rebuilt and what can undergo maintenance," he adds.

Both Bernardo and Lopes believe there will be a shortage of supplies, caused both by the fact that the area where the industries are located is still underwater and by the infrastructure not having been restored.

Regarding the roads, as of the report's closing, the Federal Highway Police reported only two partial blockages in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre. In the state, 17 total and 37 partial blockages were identified by State and Federal Police. Additionally, the government provided a portal with alternative route options.