Feb 13 • 22:24 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

City of São Paulo enters a state of alert for flooding due to rain

The rain affecting São Paulo has put the entire city on alert for flooding due to climatic instabilities.

São Paulo is currently facing severe rain leading to the entire city being placed under a state of alert for potential flooding. The Heavy Rain Management Center (CGE) attributed the current weather conditions to a combination of high temperatures and incoming sea breezes, causing climatic instabilities. These factors contribute to slow-moving rain systems which increase the likelihood of localized flooding events across the region.

Emergency services have already responded to multiple incidents related to the adverse weather, including 10 reports of fallen trees and four instances of building collapses in the capital and surrounding metropolitan areas. Notably, one report involved a wall collapse on Celso Garcia Avenue in Tatuapé, although fortunately, there have been no reported injuries from these incidents. A similar occurrence was noted in Itapevi where another wall collapsed due to the downpour, highlighting the risks associated with the current rain conditions.

As the situation develops, authorities remain vigilant in monitoring weather patterns and potential hazards while advising residents to take precautions during this period of bad weather. The interaction between urban infrastructure and such climatic conditions raises concerns about flood preparedness and response measures within one of the largest cities in the world, emphasizing the importance of effective emergency management strategies in urban settings.

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