Water outages hit Três Lagoas and Araras after power failures disrupt supply

In Três Lagoas, Brazil, a power interruption on Thursday morning halted electricity to the Sanesul water system, leaving dozens of neighborhoods without water. The utility said crews were repairing the Vila Nova grid and expected water service to be gradually restored by 12 p.m., urging residents to conserve water and rely on private tanks where possible.

In Araras, São Paulo state, residents of the Parque das Árvores district experienced another water cut on Thursday afternoon. They blamed repeated power loss and pump failures, noting that homes on higher ground were the last to receive water. The community demanded a permanent fix from the municipal water service (Saema) and the city hall, citing ongoing inconvenience for daily activities such as bathing and cooking.