The Rio-Santos Highway in São Sebastião, Brazil, experienced a landslide due to heavy rain affecting the North Coast of São Paulo on the night of Saturday, August 7. The affected area is located at km 175+800 of the highway, as reported by the São Sebastião City Hall. Alongside the landslide, the city also faced flooding issues.

In response to the landslide, traffic initially flowed in convoys for safety reasons overnight and into the early morning. As the weather improved and crews worked to clear the debris from the road, the traffic system transitioned to 'Stop and Go' by Sunday morning, allowing for better management of vehicles on the route. Authorities are monitoring the situation, ensuring that the road remains safe for travelers.

Heavy rains across the region have raised concerns about further landslides and flooding. Local officials are actively assessing the situation and are prepared to take additional measures to ensure the safety of residents and road users. The incident underscores the challenges posed by seasonal weather patterns in coastal towns such as São Sebastião, highlighting the need for infrastructure resilience in the face of climate impacts.