Feb 17 • 15:47 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Winds over 70 km/h knock down trees, damage roofs and car in the interior of SP

Strong winds exceeding 70 km/h caused considerable damage in Casa Branca, São Paulo, uprooting trees and affecting a parked car without any reported injuries.

On Monday, strong winds reaching speeds of over 70 km/h hit Casa Branca in the state of São Paulo, leading to significant damage across the city. The gusts uprooted trees, causing them to fall onto cars and houses, resulting in roof damage in several locations. Fortunately, no injuries were reported despite the potentially dangerous conditions posed by the falling trees.

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) indicated that while there were material damages, the situation did not escalate to injuries. The initial incident reported involved a large tree that fell on a vacant vehicle parked on Rua Ganymédes José dos Santos Oliveira, with the civil defense director, Willian Afonso Pereira, confirming that no wind was blowing at that moment, and no further incidents were reported initially. However, multiple trees subsequently fell in various areas of the city as conditions persisted.

One particularly alarming incident occurred at a local botanical garden (horto), where a massive tree fell while the location was populated by both adults and children. The area was quickly cordoned off to ensure visitor safety. This event raises concerns about the readiness for such extreme weather conditions in local cities, emphasizing the need for preparedness in the face of unpredictable weather patterns that could impact public safety and property.

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