Inmet recorded the precipitation of 121.8; Volume is 41.7% of the historical average rain expected for the city in January
The vice president (PSB) sympathized with the residents of Sao Paulo after rains from Friday (24.Jan.2025). One hit the metropolis and which caused a drop in electricity to more than 27,000 people, as well as flooding. Due to the phenomenon, the Civil Defense issued for the first time a severe warning to the residents.
On social networks, Alckmin talked about the storm and also cited the city’s birthday, which is celebrated on Saturday.
“In these 471 years of our dear Sao Paulo, I can not fail to sympathize with all Paulistanos, especially with those who have suffered damage and are still being more affected by yesterday’s rain. The vice president also said. May the city be hidden in the strength and resilience of its people and find, in the greatness and entrepreneurial spirit of its people, the necessary inspiration to seek solutions and overcome problems like this. Live Sao Paulo and your angry people! ”these.
PRECIPITATION
On Friday, the (National Institute of Meteorology) recorded 121.8 mm of rain in just 2 hours in São Paulo. The volume represents 41.7% of the historical rain average for the entire month of January, which is 291.1 mm.
The storm flooded stations from Line 1-Azul from the subway, which registered leaks inside the wagons, and caused the partial collapse of a piece of the roof of the North Shopping Mall in Vila Guilherme. Avenues such as Sumaré, in the West Zone, were flooded, with cars revived by the water. The Paese Bus System, which offers emergency transportation options, has been triggered on some subway stations.
In a video published in, the mayor (MDB) said the amount of rain recorded in the 6th (24.jan) was half expected for the entire month of January. According to Nunes, there were 37 flooding points in the city until 20h.
The CGE recorded 46.3 km/h wind gusts at Guarulhos airport. The areas of instability, according to the organ, were formed by the combination of maritime breeze, heat and high air humidity.
Watch the moment of collapse (57s):
