Chaos in São Paulo: Trees fall, electricity goes out, and Rua 25 de Março turns into a river amid the storm on Monday afternoon
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) announced that the temperature in São Paulo reached 34.1°C on Monday afternoon (08). The city entered a state of attention due to intense rain and gusts of wind that occurred during the afternoon.
The famous Rua 25 de Março has transformed into a true urban river - Photo Reproduction/Internet
São Paulo faced a chaotic afternoon this Monday (08), when an unexpected storm triggered a series of disturbing events. Trees fell, the lack of light affected large areas of the city, and the famous Rua 25 de Março turned into a true urban river. The city of São Paulo recorded heavy rain showers and strong gusts of wind, leading the city hall's Climate Emergency Management Center (CGE) to declare a state of attention for flooding across the capital at around 3:25 pm.
Impact of Heavy Rains
The early afternoon brought with it a sudden change in weather conditions, taking São Paulo residents by surprise. Intense rains and strong winds hit the metropolitan region, resulting in several disruptions. The intensity of the storm caused damage to electrical infrastructure, resulting in significant power outages in several areas of the city. Neighborhoods. Streets were blocked, hindering the mobility of vehicles and pedestrians. Until 4pm, the Fire Department received 123 calls related to falling trees, mainly in the South Zone, in addition to eight calls due to flooding.
The emblematic Rua 25 de Março, known for being one of the main commercial areas in São Paulo, was transformed into a true urban river. Water from intense rains accumulated, submerging sidewalks and invading stores. The situation on Rua 25 de Março has reached a critical point, transforming it into a true river, leaving both consumers and traders isolated.
The Bandeira Terminal, located in the central region, was affected by flooding. Residences in the areas of Aclimação and Vila Mariana, both in the South Zone, faced power outages. Emergency teams worked tirelessly to restore electricity and ensure essential services remained operational. In Perdizes, West Zone, there were reports of hail. According to the Emergency Management Center (CGE), the combination of heat and humidity generated areas of instability over the city.
Forecast for the next few days
The forecast indicates that the weather will remain unstable throughout the day, with isolated rain occurring, some of which may be intense. An automatic station of the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) located in Mirante de Santana, in the North Zone of São Paulo, recorded a temperature of 34.1°C this afternoon. The heat is expected to persist throughout the week, accompanied by isolated episodes of rain. The forecast indicates that temperatures will begin to decline from Friday (12).
Response from Authorities and Aid to the Population
City and state authorities quickly mobilized resources to deal with the storm's impacts. Rescue teams, firefighters and Civil Defense agents were deployed to critical areas, prioritizing emergency response and normalizing the situation.
