Flash flooding hits São Paulo, Brazil - Subway station flooded, car swept away - 3.2 inches of rain in just 1 hour, also 48.5% of January rainfall (UPDATE)

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Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:34 UTC

The torrential rain that struck Sao Paulo on Friday, January 24, caused widespread damage across the city and its metropolitan region, disrupting the lives of thousands of residents.

The intense rainfall, which primarily targeted the northern and western sectors of the capital, was accompanied by powerful gusts of wind and hail, creating a chaotic and dangerous environment.

Comment: Update January 25

Metropoles.com reports:

According to Civil Defense, there were 125.4 millimeters, 48.5% of the 257.3 mm predicted for the entire month of January. The accumulated 82 mm between 3 pm and 4 pm was the largest volume recorded in just 1 hour since July 25, 2006.

(Translated by Google)