Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Cyclone Leaves Millions in Sao Paulo Without Power
A big storm with very strong winds hit Sao Paulo, a city in Brazil.
The winds were so strong that they knocked down trees and power lines, which caused many people to lose electricity in their homes and businesses.
About 2 million people lost power at the peak of the storm, and even though some power has been restored, around 1.5 million people are still without electricity.
The storm also affected the water supply because the pumps that bring water to people's homes needed electricity to work.
Many flights were canceled at two big airports in Sao Paulo, Congonhas and Guarulhos, because of the storm.
The airports had to cancel many flights on Wednesday and some more on Thursday.
The companies that provide electricity and water are working to fix the problems, but it might take some time.
An extratropical cyclone with winds up to 98 km/h (61 mph) caused widespread power outages in Sao Paulo.
About 2 million customers lost electricity during the storm's peak, with 1.5 million still without power on Thursday.
Water supply was disrupted due to power outages affecting pumps, with gradual restoration underway.
Congonhas Airport canceled 31 arrivals and 15 departures on Thursday, after 181 cancellations on Wednesday.
Guarulhos International Airport canceled 61 arrivals and 56 departures since Wednesday, with operations returning to normal early Thursday.
- Who
- Residents and businesses in Sao Paulo, utility companies Enel and Sabesp, airport operators Aena
- What
- An extratropical cyclone caused widespread power outages, water supply disruptions, and flight cancellations
- When
- The storm occurred on Wednesday, with impacts lingering into Thursday
- Where
- Sao Paulo metropolitan area, Brazil
- Why
- Strong winds of up to 98 km/h (61 mph) toppled trees and power lines, disrupting services
- Affected Area
- Sao Paulo metropolitan area
- Peak Wind Speed
- 98 km/h (61 mph)
- Peak Power Outages
- 2 million customers
- Current Power Outages
- 1.5 million homes and businesses
- Water Supply Impact
- Affected due to pump failures
- Congonhas Airport Cancellations
- 31 arrivals, 15 departures on Thursday
- Guarulhos Airport Cancellations
- 61 arrivals, 56 departures since Wednesday