São Paulo's coast received 150% of the month's rain in just 3 days, according to a Civil Defense report
The coast of São Paulo experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall, accumulating 150% of the expected monthly total in just three days, leading to numerous disruptions and displacements in the region.
The Baixada Santista region of São Paulo recently recorded a staggering 150% of its expected monthly rainfall in just three days, as reported by the State Civil Defense. This report, issued on Monday, details the rainfall accumulation starting from Saturday, February 21. The excessive rain has brought about significant disruptions, including school suspensions and the displacement of over 100 residents in the city of Peruíbe alone. Several cities in the Baixada Santista area are grappling with severe flooding and other related issues due to the extraordinary rainfall. According to the Civil Defense's report, the accumulated amounts have already surpassed the average climatic expectations for February. While Bertioga was the only municipality to record rainfall equivalent to the average expected for the month, other cities like Praia Grande and Peruíbe experienced much higher volumes, with rainfal levels surpassing the historical averages by considerable margins. This situation poses serious implications for the affected communities, as emergency measures are necessary to address the immediate needs of displaced families and to manage the overall impact of the flooding. The Civil Defense's findings underscore the increasingly severe weather patterns affecting the region and call for enhanced preparedness and response to such climate-related disasters in the future.