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São Paulo warns of flooding as heavy rain hits the state
São Paulo city entered a flood alert on Sunday because of heavy rain.
The alert covers the city’s north, east, west, southeast and south, as well as its central area and two major expressways.
By Sunday, October had recorded 53 millimeters of rain in the city, about 47 percent of the amount expected for the month.
Across São Paulo state, officials had issued 22 warnings for heavy rain, strong winds, lightning and hail by 5 p.m.
Storm damage in several towns included fallen trees, flooded streets and damaged homes; in Cruzeiro, about 50 homes were affected and one person had to leave home.
The state’s Civil Defense agency provided humanitarian aid to Cruzeiro.
More heavy showers and possible flooding are forecast for Monday, October 12, so officials advise people to avoid flooded roads and seek shelter during lightning and strong winds.
São Paulo city entered a state of alert for flooding on Sunday as rain hit the capital.
The state Civil Defense had issued 22 severe-rain alerts across São Paulo state by 5 p.m.
Storm impacts included flooding, fallen trees and power poles, and damage to homes and roads.
In Cruzeiro, about 50 homes were affected and one person was displaced.
Forecasters expected more heavy rain and possible flooding in the capital on Monday.
- Who
- São Paulo city and residents across São Paulo state.
- What
- Heavy rain prompted a flood alert in the capital, while storms caused damage in several municipalities.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026; more heavy rain was forecast for Monday, October 12.
- Where
- São Paulo city and other areas of São Paulo state, including Cruzeiro and Cesário Lange.
- Why
- Rain triggered the capital’s flood alert, and the state Civil Defense issued warnings for severe rain, strong winds, lightning and hail.
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State Civil Defense had issued 22 severe-rain alerts across São Paulo state.
The city of São Paulo entered a state of alert for flooding, according to the city’s emergency management center.
Heavy showers and potential flooding were forecast for São Paulo city.
- State alerts
- 22 by 5 p.m. on Sunday
- Capital rainfall
- 53 mm recorded in October, about 47.3% of the 112 mm expected for the month
- Cruzeiro
- About 50 homes affected; one person displaced
- Cesário Lange
- 71 trees fell; two homes lost their roofs; a family of four was displaced
- Rainfall forecast
- 18°C to 26°C in São Paulo city during the holiday
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