The Brazilian federal government has officially recognized a state of emergency in Mongaguá, located on the coast of São Paulo, due to heavy rainfall that began earlier this year. This declaration comes as a response to three separate instances of intense rain in January, which caused significant disruptions to the local population and substantial damage to public infrastructure. Current estimates indicate that the financial losses have reached over R$ 9 million, impacting essential services and facilities, particularly affecting education as 32 out of 38 municipal schools sustained damage.

In an effort to mitigate the aftermath of these storms, the city has entered into an agreement with the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy of the State of São Paulo (Crea-SP) to assess the damages, conduct necessary technical studies, and facilitate the city's reconstruction. This partnership aims to identify the extent of the destruction and strategize on recovery efforts, ensuring that the infrastructure can withstand future adverse weather conditions.

The state of emergency declaration, made official on January 12th, supports the municipal decree previously established by the local government. With this recognition, Mongaguá is allowed to formalize work plans with the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development, which may expedite the flow of resources needed for recovery. This situation underscores the vulnerability of coastal cities like Mongaguá to extreme weather events and highlights the need for enhanced disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience as climate change impacts intensify.