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The Cantareira system, which supplies water to around half of the São Paulo metropolitan area, started March at a higher level than February, moving from a restriction to an alert level, though restrictions are still in place for the Greater São Paulo area.

Recent rains have improved reservoir levels in Greater São Paulo, but they still fall short of normal levels, leading to continued water distribution restrictions.

Residents and organizations in Greater São Paulo are collecting donations for the municipalities in Minas Gerais affected by heavy rains, which have displaced approximately 8,500 people.

The city of Osasco in Greater São Paulo has set a record for the largest hot dog in Brazil with a 'dogão' that measures 64 meters in length, celebrating the city's 64th anniversary.

A shooting incident in Cotia, Greater São Paulo, resulted in the deaths of two men, aged 23 and 25, as police investigate the motives and perpetrator.

Councilwoman Aline Santos has publicly addressed the incident where she ran over her boyfriend after claiming he assaulted her, emphasizing her commitment to her role despite the personal turmoil.

Most women victims of femicide reported this week in Greater São Paulo and the countryside had protective measures against their aggressors.

Two men were arrested in Carapicuíba, São Paulo, suspected of being part of a gang specialized in residential burglaries.

Over 50 firearms have vanished from the Itapecerica da Serra police station in Greater São Paulo, leading to an investigation by the Civil Police Inspectorate.

Enel reported a rise in vehicle collisions with electrical posts in Greater São Paulo in 2025, leading to significant power outages.

A report by São Paulo's traffic department highlights a worrying increase in pedestrian deaths caused by motorcycles in the state and the capital, signaling a need for greater public policy attention.

A technical failure on Line 8-Diamond in Greater São Paulo has disrupted train services between Carapicuíba and Barueri, leading passengers to rely on alternative bus services.

The article reports on various news highlights, including incidents in Mexico, developments in Brazil's 'Minha Casa, Minha Vida' program, and adverse weather conditions affecting the São Paulo coastline and the Greater Rio area.

A report reveals that only 10 out of 39 cities in Greater São Paulo have more than half of their municipal buses equipped with air conditioning, highlighting significant gaps in public transport comfort during hot weather.

Two Detran-SP employees have been sentenced to five years in prison for fraudulently issuing driver's licenses in Greater São Paulo.

A massive logistics operation involving the transport of a 540-ton transformer from Greater São Paulo to Saudi Arabia is underway, showing the challenges of transporting sensitive equipment.

A driver abandoned their car in a drainage construction pit in Diadema, Brazil after showing signs of intoxication.

Bianca Dias, a 27-year-old digital influencer, died from a pulmonary embolism in Mauá, Brazil, and was buried in a private ceremony.

The chief of staff for the mayor of Taboão da Serra was arrested for driving a vehicle with a fake legislative license plate.

A general strike in Argentina has led to the cancellation of flights from São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport due to worker protests against proposed labor reforms.

In Guarulhos, São Paulo, two balloons fell on a municipal hospital and a nearby house, prompting a response from the fire department.

A woman in Greater São Paulo recounted her near-death experience after she abandoned her car and clung to a pole during a severe rainstorm.

Severe rain caused widespread power outages affecting over 70,000 homes in São Paulo and its metropolitan area.

Heavy rains have led to flooding and widespread power outages affecting 67,000 households in Greater São Paulo, highlighting vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure during severe weather.

A Latam flight from São Paulo to Lisbon aborted its takeoff, causing distress among passengers, including a student who described the incident as traumatic.

The article covers significant events in Brazil, including highlights from the Rio Carnival, a tragic accident involving a bus that killed six workers, and a major fire in Greater São Paulo.

A large fire impacted a company in Arujá, Brazil, on the night of Sunday, October 15, with initial reports indicating that the administration building was consumed by flames.

A woman was fatally stabbed during a fight with a friend at a bar in Cotia, Greater São Paulo, while another friend who attempted to intervene was also injured.

A driver of a luxury sports car struck and killed a homeless person on the Immigrant Highway in Diadema, Greater São Paulo.

The city of Caieiras in Greater São Paulo is experiencing significant disruption and damage due to severe storms, leading to widespread power outages and fallen trees.

A serious accident between a passenger vehicle and a truck resulted in three deaths on the Rodoanel Mário Covas in Itapecerica da Serra, São Paulo.

A transmission line failure in Mairiporã led to a blackout affecting several municipalities in Greater São Paulo.

A severe storm has led to a total blackout in five cities in the Greater São Paulo region due to transmission line failures caused by high winds and heavy rainfall.

Débora Garofalo, a teacher from São Paulo, won the Global Teacher Prize and advocates for more significant internship opportunities for teachers in public schools.

The metropolitan region of Sorocaba in São Paulo has become a sought-after destination for those migrating from Greater São Paulo due to its focus on well-being and urban planning.

Flooding on the Line 7-Ruby of Tic Trens in Greater São Paulo on Sunday caused slow operations for train services on Monday.

The São Paulo City Hall reported that the Civil Defense attended to nine incidents of fallen trees on Friday, with most occurring in the East Zone, alongside two landslides also in the same area, without injuries reported.

A 30-year-old woman was raped after getting off a bus near the Presidente Dutra highway in Arujá, Greater São Paulo.

A man was arrested after breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house and fatally stabbing her in Santo André, Greater São Paulo.

A man fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend after breaking into her home in Santo André, Greater São Paulo, early Thursday morning, and he was later apprehended by the police.

Presenter Mara Maravilha has been discharged from the Intensive Care Unit after a three-day hospitalization but continues to be monitored at the Hospital Nove de Julho in Alphaville, Greater São Paulo.

The public schools in Greater São Paulo, including over 1 million students in the municipal network of São Paulo city, are returning to classes this Wednesday, October 4.

Heavy rainfall in São Paulo has put the city on alert for flooding, resulting in 39,000 homes losing power in the Greater São Paulo area.

A security camera captured a military police officer kicking and using the patrol car door to pin the legs of a man already detained on suspicion of theft in Mauá, Greater São Paulo.

Singer and presenter Mara Maravilha, 57, is still in the Intensive Care Unit at a hospital in Greater São Paulo, undergoing tests and receiving medical care.

A tractor owner was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after crashing into a wall that collapsed and killed a 4-year-old child in Itapevi, Greater São Paulo.

Heavy afternoon rains on Monday led to at least six landslides in São Paulo city and its metropolitan area, with no reported casualties.

A 4-year-old boy died after being struck by a wall that collapsed due to an accident involving a machinery collision in Itapevi, Greater São Paulo.

A 4-year-old child died after being struck by a piece of wall in Itapevi, with preliminary reports suggesting that the wall belongs to a block factory and may have been knocked down by a vehicle.