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Severe storms, heavy rain, and flooding in Brazil

Overview

Meteorological instability continues across Brazil, driven by cold fronts and potential cyclones. In São Paulo, severe storms on October 14 caused widespread flooding, traffic paralysis, and fatalities, including a death from a landslide in Brasilândia. Rapidly rising water in the Anhangabaú tunnel and flooding in metro stations like Trianon-Masp disrupted the capital. By October 16, intense precipitation continued to impact the state. In the capital, the Climate Emergency Management Center (CGE) placed the entire city on alert. Significant flooding occurred in the South Zone, where the Águas Espraiadas stream overflowed and more than 20 vehicles were swept away near Avenida Cupecê. Flooding was also reported in the Anhangabaú tunnel, Liberdade metro station, and Ibirapuera Park. Rainfall in the city averaged 27.8 mm, with some areas recording up to 97 mm in less than an hour. Local authorities noted that a “lack of permeable soil in urban areas” has exacerbated the impact. By mid-October, weather instability expanded nationwide. In Goiás, alerts were issued for storms with winds exceeding 60 km/h, while Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais faced warnings for intense rain and hail. In the Northeast, Teresina experienced heat up to 39°C. In São Paulo state, storms caused landslides in Presidente Prudente and São Luiz do Paraitinga, though the State Civil Defense initially reported no human casualties from these specific events. By October 19, heavy rainfall caused significant disruption in Rio de Janeiro state. In Cambuci, intense storms devastated rural and urban infrastructure, while in Frecheiras, erosion caused by strong torrents led to the closure of strategic roads. In the Monte Verde district, mud made vehicle passage difficult, and rising levels in the Dantas Stream threatened low-lying areas. In Campos, authorities monitored overcast skies and isolated showers. By late October, weather warnings expanded in the Northeast.

Entities

Rio de Janeiro · INMET · São Paulo · Defesa Civil · Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

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  • "Severe storms in the interior of São Paulo resulted in two confirmed deaths."

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    "The State Civil Defense reported no human casualties from the recent storms in São Paulo."

    One claim asserts there were two confirmed deaths in the interior of São Paulo, while the other claims there were no human casualties from the storms in São Paulo.

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Heavy rains cause flooding and landslides across São Paulo and Minas Gerais

    Heavy rains in Brazil have caused the Piracicaba River to overflow, triggered landslides in Poços de Caldas, and forced the closure of all municipal parks in Campinas due to extreme rainfall.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 20 sources
    São Paulo floods cause multiple deaths and widespread damage

    Severe storms in São Paulo have caused multiple deaths, including two women in Jundiaí and one in Pinhalzinho, while triggering widespread flooding and displacements across dozens of municipalities.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Heavy rains cause flooding and infrastructure damage in Rio de Janeiro

    Heavy rains in Rio de Janeiro have triggered alerts in Cambuci, causing road erosion and flooding, while authorities in Campos monitor the possibility of further isolated showers.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Rio de Janeiro weather: Rain and sea swells forecast

    Rio de Janeiro state faces a week of rain and sea swells, with Petrópolis expecting potential flooding and the Brazilian Navy warning of waves up to 2.5 meters.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 34 sources
    São Paulo state hit by severe storms and widespread flooding

    Heavy storms across São Paulo, Brazil, have triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage, though no human casualties have been reported by the State Civil Defense.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Brazil weather alerts issued for storms, heavy rain, and extreme temperatures

    Brazil faces widespread weather instability, with storm alerts in Goiás, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo, heavy rain and flooding in Rio de Janeiro, and extreme heat in Teresina.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Goiás municipalities under alert for severe storms and hail

    Over 140 cities in Goiás, Brazil, are on alert for severe storms, hail, and high winds. Utility providers Cemig and Equatorial warn of electrical risks and lightning-related damage.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 83 sources
    São Paulo storms cause fatal landslide and widespread flooding

    Severe storms in São Paulo have caused widespread flooding, submerged vehicles in the Anhangabaú tunnel, and resulted in one death due to a landslide in Brasilândia. Emergency alerts remain active.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 26 sources
    Severe weather alerts issued across Brazil as storms hit São Paulo and Rio

    Severe weather alerts, including orange storm warnings, have been issued across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Goiás, bringing risks of heavy rain, high winds, and flooding.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 60 sources
    Severe weather alerts issued across Brazil and Portugal

    Severe storms and weather alerts are affecting Brazil and Portugal. Brazil faces orange alerts for storms in several states, while 1,369 properties in Paraná were damaged by recent high winds and rain.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Rio de Janeiro faces storm damage and flight cancellations

    Strong winds in Rio de Janeiro have caused fallen trees, utility pole damage, and flight cancellations at Santos Dumont Airport, with severe weather alerts remaining in effect.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Brazil weather alerts and road safety guidance issued amid heavy rains

    Brazilian authorities are issuing weather alerts and safety guidance as heavy rains increase risks for residents in Paraná and motorists on highways in São Paulo.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Rio de Janeiro experiences strong winds and fallen trees

    Strong winds up to 67.7 km/h hit Rio de Janeiro, knocking down trees and blocking roads in Laranjeiras and Riachuelo. Authorities have issued safety warnings as unstable weather is expected to continue.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources
    Brazil weather alerts: Heavy rain and storms impact multiple states

    Severe weather alerts are active across Brazil, with heavy rain and high winds impacting São Paulo, Santos, Niterói, and Espírito Santo. São Paulo capital faces record-breaking September rainfall.

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