City of SP enters state of alert for flooding
Quick Look
The São Paulo Emergency Management Center (CGE) warns of the risk of moderate to heavy rain with the potential for flooding in the early hours of Thursday (15), followed by significant volumes between the afternoon and evening, and a new cold front on Friday (16) which could cause flooding and landslides in areas at risk due to waterlogged soil.
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Why It Matters
The CGE monitors meteorological conditions in the city of São Paulo and issues alerts based on a combination of factors such as heat, sea breezes and the formation of areas of instability that can cause intense rain.
According to the CGE, the combination of heat and sea breezes stimulates the formation of rain with even strong intensity within the capital. city of São Paulo.
According to the CGE, areas of instability cause moderate to heavy rain with the potential for flooding in the early hours of Thursday (15). The weather remains unstable with short periods of improvement throughout the day.
Between the afternoon and evening, rain volumes are again expected to be more significant, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 25°C.
On Friday (16), the spread of a cold front along the coast of São Paulo will cause another day with overcast skies, rainy weather and, due to the waterlogged soil, the potential for the formation of flooding and landslides in risk areas. In the afternoon, the largest amounts of rain occur, which may be accompanied by forecasts of thunderstorms and gusts of wind. Thermometers fluctuate between 18°C and 23°C.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Flooding formed in the early hours of Thursday (15) due to moderate to heavy rain
Possible · Within hours
Most significant volumes of rain between the afternoon and evening of Thursday (15)
Likely · Within hours
Potential for flooding and landslides on Friday (16) due to the cold front and waterlogged soil
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the specific risk areas for flooding and landslides?
- What is the level of preparation of civil defense to deal with possible incidents?
- Are there any interruptions to public transport due to weather conditions?
