Winds of up to 96 km/h knock down trees, leave neighborhoods without power and affect water supplies; see damage in the region

The storm that hit Piracicaba and Santa Bárbara d'Oeste this Saturday afternoon (7) caused a series of disruptions, with falling trees, interruptions in the electricity supply, damage to public structures and impacts on the water supply.

In Piracicaba, a station at the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) recorded wind gusts of up to 96.1 km/h at 4 pm, according to the State Civil Defense. The municipality recorded at least 19 incidents of falling trees and branches in different neighborhoods.

The records were made in regions such as Tupi, Nova Piracicaba, Jupiá, Nova América, Jardim São Jorge, Higienópolis, Terras do Engenho, São Dimas, Centro, Jardim Elite and Dois Córregos.

Teams from the city hall, Civil Defense, Fire Department and CPFL were mobilized to remove trees, unblock roads and deal with risky situations.

The storm also damaged part of the roof of the Pauliceia Urban Terminal, which remained partially closed.

Furthermore, there were interruptions in the electricity supply at UPA Vila Cristina and in neighborhoods such as Castelinho, Santa Rosa, Jupiá and Centro. In the Pereirinha community, a house suffered structural damage.

In a statement, CPFL Paulista reported that the problems were mainly caused by the fall of large trees and objects thrown by the wind 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."

Water supply

In Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, the wind knocked down trees in different parts of the city. In one case, a tree fell on a parked car. No one is hurt.

In the early evening, the Department of Water and Sewage (DAE) reported that the power outage caused by the storm hit the Represinha intake system and the Water Treatment Stations (ETAs), interrupting the pumping systems.

According to the municipality, the situation could compromise the water supply in different regions of the municipality. DAE and CPFL teams worked to restore power and normalize system operation.

Given the scenario, the agency advised residents to use the water stored in water tanks rationally, consuming only what is necessary until services are regularized.

Main impacts of the storm

Piracicaba

Wind gusts of up to 96.1 km/h;

Falls of at least 19 trees and branches;

Damage to the roof of the Pauliceia Bus Terminal;

Lack of energy at UPA Vila Cristina and in neighborhoods of the city;

Damaged residence in the Pereirinha community.

Santa Bárbara d'Oeste

Tree falls in different parts of the municipality;

Tree fell on a parked car;

Destruction of structures and properties;

Lack of energy interrupted water capture and treatment;

Warning of possible compromise of supply in the city.