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Storms in São Paulo state kill two and leave dozens displaced
Heavy rain and strong winds hit several municipalities in São Paulo state from Sunday into Monday.
The state Civil Defense sent 92 alerts to residents, by text message and mobile broadcast.
In the capital, a leisure-area roof collapsed, killing two people and injuring nine.
Storm-related damage also included fallen trees, flooding, landslides and damage to homes and roads.
In Apiaí, 47 people were displaced after 18 homes were damaged, while five people left a flooded home in Martinópolis.
The state Civil Defense and Fire Department are monitoring incidents, and officials are preparing emergency supplies for Martinópolis.
Some roads remained closed or partly blocked, and fallen trees and power lines disrupted electricity in several towns.
Intense rain and wind in São Paulo state killed two people and injured nine when a leisure-area roof collapsed in the state capital.
At least 52 people were displaced in Martinópolis and Apiaí, according to the state government.
The storms affected several municipalities between Sunday, November 1, and the early hours of Monday, November 2.
The Civil Defense sent 92 alerts to residents, while firefighters received 28 calls related to rain and wind in the capital and Greater São Paulo.
- Who
- Two people were killed and nine injured in the state capital. At least 52 people were displaced in Martinópolis and Apiaí.
- What
- Intense rain and wind caused deaths, injuries, flooding, fallen trees and other damage.
- When
- From Sunday, November 1, to the early hours of Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Where
- São Paulo state, including the capital and municipalities such as Martinópolis and Apiaí.
- Why
- The damage and casualties followed intense rain and wind gusts.
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Intense rain and wind began affecting municipalities in São Paulo state.
Firefighters received 28 calls related to rain and wind in the capital and Greater São Paulo.
The second death from the collapse of a leisure-area roof in the state capital was confirmed.
- Deaths
- 2 people
- Injuries
- 9 people in the state capital
- Displaced in Martinópolis
- 5 people, including 3 children
- Displaced in Apiaí
- 47 people
- Civil Defense alerts
- 92: 5 by Cell Broadcast and 87 by SMS