In Campo Grande, Brazil, a massive tree collapsed on Praça das Tuias Street in the Jardim São Francisco neighborhood after a severe storm characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall. The event occurred on the night of Wednesday, the 18th, completely obstructing the passage for both vehicles and pedestrians. The fallen tree extended across the street, with branches damaging two homes, particularly affecting their garages. Besides structural damage, power lines were also severely impacted, leaving residents without electricity.

As reported by the National Center for Monitoring and Alerting Natural Disasters (Cemaden), the city experienced approximately 22.6 millimeters of rainfall. The incident not only resulted in considerable structural damage but also with the impact of the tree tearing through electrical wiring, which posed additional risks for anyone traversing the area. One of the homes affected had water pipelines damaged as well, leading to leaks and further complicating the situation for the residents.

The aftermath of the tree fall highlights the potential hazards related to extreme weather conditions, raising concerns about urban infrastructure resilience in the face of such natural events. Local authorities are likely to assess the damage and coordinate responses to restore services, emphasizing the vulnerability of urban areas to severe weather impact.