Storms cause structural damage at schools in Brazil

Severe storms and heavy rainfall have caused structural damage at educational institutions in Brazil. In Curitiba, Paraná, a large Araucária tree fell onto the roof of a state school during a storm with winds exceeding 70 km/h. The impact damaged four classrooms, which have been isolated for safety. Despite the damage, authorities confirmed that the school remains a valid site for the National High School Exam (Enem).

In Rio de Janeiro, a section of a wall at Colégio Visconde de Cairu in the Méier neighborhood collapsed following heavy rains. The State Secretariat of Education (Seeduc) stated that the area was preventively isolated following a technical evaluation by the Municipal Civil Defense. Repairs began on Monday, and the school continues to operate normally. This incident follows a recent wall collapse at another state school, Colégio Estadual Antônio Prado Júnior, in the Tijuca region.