Rio – A fan of the singer Madonna had to be rescued by firefighters this Saturday afternoon (4), after falling ill due to the heat. The boy, who was close to the railing, was taken away on a stretcher by the group. The American artist only performs at 9:45 pm on the stage set up on Copacabana Beach, South Zone. However, to witness the show up close, thousands of admirers are already occupying spaces on the sand and the promenade, accompanied by a strong heat wave. According to Alerta Rio,
thermometers must reach 36ºC.
As has been happening throughout the week, Saturday will have stable weather, with sun predominating during the day. According to the forecast, the rest of the day will be intensely hot. The Rio Alert System does not predict rain until show time.
With Rio’s scorching sun, Madonna fans needed to find ways to shield themselves from the heat. Some took their umbrellas to protect themselves. Others preferred the classic cap. And of course, sunscreen has become everyone’s best friend. Each one has their own tactic, but everyone is united by the same love for the Queen of Pop.
In addition to the tricks to protect themselves, the artist’s admirers also take advantage of the
free water distribution in fleets made up of kombis and bicycles that are serving drinks in biodegradable cups. Four hydration points were installed along the shore and will be open until the end of the show. The structures were placed close to the main stage, at Rua Rodolfo Dantas, at the entrance to the VIP area, close to Avenida Prado Júnior, and between Stations 3 and 4. A Fire Department truck is also being used to throw water and refresh the audience.
Given the heat, it is important that spectators take some precautions to avoid heatstroke or feeling unwell while waiting for the performance. This is because exposure to the sun can cause changes in the body and pose health risks. To withstand the heat, nutritionists highlight the importance of staying hydrated to withstand the hot day.
“Considering that water makes up 60 to 70% of our body weight, regulates our internal temperature and is essential for all organic functions, it is essential that everyone stays hydrated to prevent any type of malfunction in our body” , says Luana de Paula Costa.
The nutritionist gave tips on how to hydrate and stay healthy during the day. “Take a bottle of water, wear light clothing, apply sunscreen, drink plenty of fluids, including juices, isotonic drinks and coconut water, take fruits that contain a lot of water, such as melon and watermelon. Drinking water between alcoholic beverages helps to compensate for the loss of liquids, take an umbrella and, whenever possible, stay in the shade”.
Proving to be a great show, the
The Queen of Pop’s stage is the biggest on the tour, twice the size of those used in stadiums and arenas. The event will be marked as the biggest presentation of the artist’s career. Almost three meters from the ground, to allow a view of the public on the beach, Madonna’s stage is 812 square meters, with 24 meters in front and 18 meters to the ceiling. The singer has three catwalks where she walks and dances during the performance. The central one is 22 meters long and the lateral ones are 20 meters long each.
The stage was set up in front of the Copacabana Palace hotel, as happens on New Year’s Eve, and the performance is expected to start between 9:30 pm and 9:45 pm. For those who prefer to avoid the crowd and just listen to the show, there will be sound towers behind the stage.
There will be DJs playing from 7pm. At 8pm, DJ Diplo takes over. The singer’s show should end at 11:45 pm. This will be the artist’s fourth performance in Brazil, returning to the country after 12 years. The show marks the end of “The Celebration Tour” in celebration of the American singer’s 40th anniversary.
The show must
boost Rio’s economy by R$293.4 million. The value is 30 times greater than the R$ 10 million invested by the city of Rio in sponsorship. The data is from a study carried out by municipal bodies. The research takes into account public spending on food, transport, accommodation and airfare.
Security
The Military Police
mobilized 3.2 thousand agents for the show. In total, there are 150 blocking points and 18 search points with metal detectors at the beach access points. Police officers operate with 12 facial recognition cameras, 64 vehicles, 4 drones and 65 observation towers. All the material generated by the equipment, in addition to the police cameras, is being transmitted on the
Integrated Command and Control Center set up in Praça do Lido, in Copacabana.
