Rain in Greater SP floods streets and leaves vehicles stranded amid floods

During the afternoon, at least five points of flooding and flooding were recorded in the Metropolitan Region, distributed between the municipalities of Mauá, Suzano and Mogi das Cruzes. The east zone of the capital entered a state of alert for flooding.

By Editorial g1 SP

The rain that hit the capital and the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo this Thursday (12) caused flooding and flooding and left vehicles submerged in Mauá. One person had to be rescued from a car that was stranded.

Between 12pm and 4:20pm, at least five points of flooding and flooding were recorded in the Metropolitan Region, distributed between the municipalities of Mauá, Suzano and Mogi das Cruzes.

In Mauá, one of the incidents was recorded at around 3:40 pm on Rua Fernão Dias, in Jardim Santa Lídia. Some vehicles were submerged at the site. Two vehicles were involved in the incident.

In the capital, the East Zone entered a state of alert for flooding at 4:23 pm this Thursday, according to the Climate Emergency Management Center (CGE), of the City of São Paulo.

"According to images from the CGE meteorological radar at São Paulo City Hall, it is raining heavily in the sub-prefectures of São Mateus, Cidade Tiradentes, Guaianases and Itaquera. These rains have the potential for flooding and overflows. The next few hours will continue with unstable weather," said the agency.

State of attention in the capital

The entire city of São Paulo entered a state of alert for flooding this Thursday (12). — Photo: Reproduction/CGE

In the morning, the entire city of São Paulo entered a state of alert for flooding this Thursday (12), according to the City Hall's Climate Emergency Management Center (CGE).

The alert included the North, South, East, West, Southeast and Central zones, in addition to the Tietê and Pinheiros marginal areas.

According to the CGE, areas of rain coming from the interior began to reach the capital. Meteorological radar images show light rain in the North and Southeast zones and heavy rain, with points of moderate intensity, in the South Zone.

The instabilities are moving at moderate speed and are expected to advance towards the East Zone and ABC Paulista. There is potential for flooding.

The forecast is for unstable weather throughout the day, especially in the afternoon, when the rain is expected to gain strength and may be accompanied by lightning and localized gusts of wind. The scenario also increases the risk of flooding and falling trees.

Forecast for the next few days

With the arrival of Spring this Monday (22), the days begin to get longer, and the climate shows signs of transition, with typical rain showers, strong winds and even risks of landslides according to information from the CGE, especially in the Southeast and Central-West of the country. Experts warn of sudden temperature variations in the first weeks of the season. Photos from the western region of São Paulo. — Photo: ALOISIO MAURICIO/FOTOARENA/ESTADÃO CONTÚDO

The week should end with sun between clouds and isolated showers of rain in the city of São Paulo.

On Friday (13), there should still be isolated rain in the morning. Throughout the day, the sun appears between clouds, and temperatures vary between 17°C and 26°C. Relative air humidity must be above 60%.

In the afternoon, new isolated rain showers are forecast, of short duration and moderate intensity.

On Saturday (14), the sun appears between clouds and favors the rise in temperatures. Thermometers must read between 17°C and 28°C, and the relative humidity can reach 45%.

In the late afternoon, the cloudiness increases with the arrival of the sea breeze, but there is no rain forecast for Greater São Paulo.