# Heavy rainfall and flooding in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/heavy-rainfall-and-flooding-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-09-25T13:31:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 6. Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and geological instability across multiple regions in Brazil. In the state of São Paulo, cities including Santo André and Americana experienced significant precipitation. In Santo André, authorities warned of up to 150 mm of rain due to El Niño effects, while Americana reported 54 mm of rain within seven hours, leading to flooding near the bus station and along the Ribeirão Quilombo. In Paraná, the municipality of Apucarana faced flooding and landslides after recording 174.4 mm of precipitation in early September. A subsequent severe storm featuring intense rain, hail, and winds reaching 125 km/h caused widespread destruction, affecting approximately 4,500 people across 20 neighborhoods and damaging nearly 1,000 homes. The local government declared a state of emergency, and the State of Paraná recognized the measure. Recent reports indicate that up to 70% of the city lost power, and two-thirds of the population faced water shortages due to damage to the Sanepar water intake system. Economic assessments in Apucarana indicate that total damages from the storms have exceeded R$ 13 million. Losses include over R$ 7.2 million in the commerce, industry, and services sectors, R$ 3.72 million in residential damage, and R$ 2.14 million for public infrastructure. The education sector is the hardest hit, accounting for 80.3% of municipal building damages at R$ 1.72 million. To manage recovery, the Apucarana City Council unanimously approved Project of Law No. 155/2026, establishing the Municipal Protection and Civil Defense Fund (FUMPDEC) to manage state, federal, and private disaster relief transfers. Recovery efforts face logistical challenges, as a bottleneck at a supplier factory in Curitiba has delayed the shipment of roofing tiles needed to repair homes. While over 700 families have received aid, including 8,000 tiles, residents in the Afonso Alves de Camargo neighborhood continue to report ongoing water shortages. ## Claims - The Apucarana City Council unanimously approved Project of Law No. 155/2026 to create the Municipal Protection and Civil Defense Fund (FUMPDEC). (corroborated by 2 sources) - The creation of FUMPDEC is a legal requirement to receive direct fund-to-fund transfers from state and federal governments. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Preliminary assessments indicate storm damages in Apucarana exceed R$ 13 million. (single source) - The commerce, industry, and services sector suffered over R$ 7.2 million in damages. (single source) - Private residential properties sustained R$ 3.72 million in direct damages. (single source) - Technical estimates suggest approximately 5,000 residences were affected by roof damage and power outages. (single source) - Public buildings face an estimated R$ 2.14 million in recovery costs. (single source) - The public education sector accounted for 80.3% of public building damages, totaling R$ 1.72 million. (single source) - Mayor Rodolfo Mota sent the proposal to the council to enable the receipt of state and federal funds. (single source) - A severe storm hit Apucarana on Monday, September 21, with wind gusts reaching nearly 125 km/h. (single source) - Mayor Rodolfo Mota declared a state of emergency in the municipality on Tuesday, September 22. (single source) - The storm caused damage to homes, public buildings, and led to water and electricity shortages. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Apucarana City Council approves civil defense fund after severe storm The Apucarana City Council unanimously approved the creation of a municipal civil defense fund to facilitate state and federal aid following severe storm damage in the city. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apucarana-city-council-approves-civil-defense-fund-after-severe-storm ### 2026-09-25: Apucarana recovery efforts face logistics and water supply challenges Apucarana, Brazil, continues to recover from severe storms. While 700 families have received roofing aid, logistics delays in Curitiba are slowing new supplies, and some neighborhoods face ongoing water outages 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apucarana-relief-efforts-face-delays-in-tile-deliveries ### 2026-09-24: Apucarana storm causes heavy agricultural losses and power outages A severe storm in Apucarana, Brazil, caused over R$ 3.3 million in agricultural losses and destroyed infrastructure. Power restoration is nearly complete following wind speeds of 125 km/h. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apucarana-storm-damages-exceed-r-13-million ### 2026-09-22: Apucarana authorities warn of donation scams following severe storm Apucarana officials have warned against donation scams following a severe storm, stating the city is not requesting Pix or bank transfers and advising citizens to donate physical hygiene and cleaning supplies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apucarana-authorities-warn-of-donation-scams-following-severe-storm ### 2026-09-14: Apucarana faces flooding and landslides after heavy rainfall Heavy rainfall in Apucarana, Brazil, has caused flooding and landslides, with precipitation exceeding the monthly average and prompting Civil Defense interventions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apucarana-faces-flooding-and-landslides-after-heavy-rainfall ### 2026-09-12: Heavy rainfall and flooding reported in Santo André and Americana Heavy rains and flooding have been reported in Brazil, with Santo André facing potential accumulations of 150 mm and Americana experiencing significant flooding after intense rainfall. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heavy-rainfall-and-flooding-reported-in-santo-andr-and-americana --- Cite as: Heavy rainfall and flooding in Brazil. 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