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Categories: POLITICS

São Paulo extreme weather July 2026

Entities: CPFL Paulista · Tarcísio de Freitas · Ribeirão Preto · Pradópolis · Federal Government of Brazil

Overview

A severe thunderstorm hit Ribeirão Preto on 24 July 2026, dumping 24 mm of rain in half an hour, producing wind gusts up to 121 km/h and lightning. The storm knocked out electricity for about 2 % of households in the city and for roughly 15 000 homes in nearby towns, damaged schools, health centres and displaced dozens of families. Authorities declared a state of emergency, dispatched generators, water trucks and other aid, and the federal government pledged financial assistance.

Just five days later, a cold‑front‑driven windstorm swept across São Paulo state on 29 July 2026, with gusts exceeding 120 km/h in several municipalities. The winds caused three fatalities, toppled trees, ripped shop façades and collapsed a wooden structure, disrupting the Port of Santos and cutting power to thousands. Defesa Civil activated a crisis cabinet and the energy distributor implemented a special contingency plan to prioritize hospitals and schools.

Both events illustrate a period of extreme weather in São Paulo state, prompting coordinated emergency responses and highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure and communities to sudden, high‑intensity storms.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 4 SOURCES] On 29 July 2026 a windstorm hit São Paulo state with gusts up to 124.9 km/h in Itaporanga and Itaí. (Defesa Civil wind reports)
[● 3 SOURCES] The storm caused three fatalities in Santos, São Sebastião and Cesário Lange. (news reports)
[● 3 SOURCES] Defesa Civil of São Paulo activated a crisis cabinet and issued severe alerts for the windstorm. (official agency statement)
[● 2 SOURCES] In São Sebastião a fishing boat capsized, killing a 50‑year‑old man. (news article)
[● 2 SOURCES] In Cesário Lange a tree fell on a vehicle, killing its occupant. (news article)
[● 2 SOURCES] The storm damaged infrastructure, including the collapse of a shop façade in Santos, power outages and temporary suspension of operations at the Port of Santos. (news reports)
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Santos a tree fell on a homeless man, causing his death. (news article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Energy distributor EDP launched a special contingency plan, prioritising hospitals, schools and other essential services during the storm. (company communication)

Timeline

about 5 hours ago

[POLITICS] 34 sources FAST-MOVING
São Paulo state windstorm kills three, forces widespread damage
A July 29, 2026 windstorm in São Paulo state with gusts over 120 km/h killed three people, toppled trees, damaged a shop façade in Santos and halted port operations; Defesa Civil opened a crisis cabinet and EDP
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 42 sources
Ribeirão Preto storm leaves thousands without power, emergency declared
A July 24 storm hit Ribeirão Preto, causing heavy rain, winds up to 121 km/h, power loss for thousands, damage to schools and health units, one death and emergency aid announced by Vice‑President Alckmin.

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