Falling trees, flooding and lack of electricity: storm causes damage in Campinas

The storm that hit Campinas (SP) this Saturday afternoon (7) caused tree falls, flooding and a lack of electricity in different neighborhoods. According to an updated report from Civil Defense, 22 incidents related to rain were recorded.

Of the total, 18 were tree falls, in addition to two flooding on public roads and another two on properties.

The highest volume of accumulated rain was recorded in the Oziel Park region, where the station installed at the municipal school recorded 38 millimeters.

According to Civil Defense, winds reached an average speed of 37 km/h, with gusts of up to 70 km/h during the storm's passage.

Balance until 6pm:

18 tree falls;

2 flooding on roads;

2 flooding in properties;

Highest accumulated rainfall: 38 mm in Parque Oziel;

Winds of up to 70 km/h;

Teams from the agency and the Campinas Municipal Development Company (Emdec) continue to monitor the situation.

Storm causes flooding in the Taquaral region, in Campinas (SP) — Photo: Reproduction

Rain impacts

Among the main impacts recorded are two flooding points.

One of them occurred on Avenida Heitor Penteado, near the Kartódromo da Lagoa do Taquaral, where access was blocked.

The other was registered at the intersection of Álvaro Miller and Barata Ribeiro streets.

The rain also caused disruption to the electricity supply in different regions. In a statement, CPFL reported that the storm caused damage to the electrical network mainly due to the fall of large trees and the throwing of objects onto the wiring.

"In some sections, the damage was extensive and it will be necessary to rebuild structures that were destroyed. All teams were quickly mobilized and are working to restore power to affected customers, safely, in the shortest possible time", informed the company.

⚠️ CPFL Paulista warns that no one touches broken wires or tree branches that have fallen onto the power grid. "Call CPFL and Civil Defense immediately, and wait for assistance."

In addition to the effects on the streets, the advance of the storm also impacted air operations in the region. Viracopos International Airport received flights diverted from other terminals due to adverse weather conditions.

Region on alert

Heavy rain causes flooding on Avenida Princesa d'Oeste, in Campinas — Photo: Reproduction

The region is under a "danger" alert for the risk of severe storms, according to an alert published by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).

This means that cities can record rainfall of up to 100 millimeters per day, in addition to intense winds of 60 to 100 km/h and hail.

In case of gusts of wind, Inmet advises:

do not take shelter under trees, as there is a risk of falling and electrical shocks;

do not park vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs;

if possible, turn off electrical appliances and the general power supply;

Civil Defense can be contacted by calling 199. The Fire Department answers by calling 193.