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Heavy rain floods towns across São Paulo state
Heavy rain caused flooding and brought down trees in towns across the interior of São Paulo state on Sunday.
In Campinas, rain flooded at least seven roads and damaged three properties, while a fallen tree hit a car.
In Paulínia, fallen trees and damaged walls blocked roads, and some planned events were postponed.
Twelve people from three families were displaced and stayed with relatives; the Civil Defense reported no injuries.
In a separate incident near Presidente Epitácio, two boats sank and seven men were rescued from the water; one was taken to a clinic with signs of hypothermia.
The rain also damaged homes and disrupted power in other towns, and some holiday events were canceled or delayed.
More showers, lightning and strong winds were forecast for parts of the state on Monday, with warnings about flooding and rising rivers and streams.
Heavy rain caused flooding and fallen trees in towns across the interior of São Paulo state on Sunday, October 11.
Twelve people from three families were displaced, and authorities reported no injuries.
Campinas recorded 59.2 millimeters of rain, with flooded roads, damaged homes and a car struck by a fallen tree.
In Paulínia, flooding and fallen trees damaged property, disrupted roads and forced the postponement of children’s events.
The state Civil Defense warned that unstable weather and risks of flooding would continue in parts of São Paulo on Monday.
- Who
- Residents of towns across São Paulo state were affected. Twelve people from three families were displaced.
- What
- Heavy rain caused flooding, fallen trees and property damage. Some events were postponed or canceled.
- When
- Sunday, October 11. The state Civil Defense warned of further rain on Monday, October 12.
- Where
- Towns in the interior of São Paulo state, including Campinas and Paulínia.
- Why
- Heavy rain caused the flooding and damage. The Civil Defense said unstable weather was linked to a meteorological trough.
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Heavy rain caused flooding, fallen trees and damage in towns across the interior of São Paulo state.
The Civil Defense forecast isolated rain showers, lightning and wind gusts in parts of the state and warned of flood risks.
- Displaced people
- 12 people from three families
- Campinas rainfall
- 59.2 millimeters
- Campinas incidents
- At least six weather-related incidents
- Paulínia fallen trees
- 14
- Weather alert
- Orange danger alert for Campinas, São José do Rio Preto, Ribeirão Preto, Araraquara and Piracicaba
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