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Rain causes damage in Greater SP this Thursday; follow

Accumulation of 53.14 mm in 1h20 exceeded forecast of 25 mm; three lanes closed and trains stopped between Santo André and Capuava

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Heavy rains in Mauá, in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, caused partial flooding on six avenues and closed three roads completely.
The accumulated 53.14 mm in 1h20 more than doubled the forecast of 25 mm.
CPTM Line 10-Turquoise had its circulation interrupted between Pref stations.

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Why It Matters

Mauá City Hall, through Civil Defense and traffic agents, monitors strategic points in the city after heavy rains recorded on Thursday afternoon (12). The CITT bulletin was updated at 4:23 pm. CPTM Line 10-Turquoise had its circulation interrupted between Pref stations. Celso Daniel-Santo André and Capuava since 4:24 pm due to flooding in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo.

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Mauá City Hall, through Civil Defense and traffic agents, monitors strategic points in the city after the heavy rains recorded on Thursday afternoon (12). In 1h20, the accumulated amount reached 53.14 millimeters, more than double what was predicted by state meteorological radars, which pointed to 25 mm.

According to a bulletin from the Traffic and Transport Intelligence Center (CITT), updated at 4:23 pm, there were records of partial flooding in sections of the avenues Barão de Mauá, João Ramalho, Presidente Castelo Branco, Benedita Franca da Veiga, Manoel da Nóbrega and Capitão João.

Three sections were completely closed: Rua Rio Branco, in Baronesa; Avenida João Ramalho, in the Cofap region, and Avenida Presidente Castelo Branco, close to Casas Bahia.

The teams remain mobilized.

Due to the heavy rains that hit the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo on Thursday afternoon (12/11), flooding points were identified between the Pref stations. Celso Daniel-Santo André and Capuava, on Line 10-Turquoise, interrupting train circulation since 4:24 pm. The Paese System was activated to serve passengers on the stretch. Technical teams monitor the situation to normalize circulation as soon as the water level drops.

Open Questions

What is the estimated deadline for the normalization of train circulation on Line 10-Turquoise?
Are there any injuries or material damage reported as a result of the flooding?
What measures will be adopted to prevent further flooding on the affected roads?