Civil defense
Heavy rains triggered landslides, flooding and six deaths in at least 18 municipalities in Pernambuco. Over 9,500 people are displaced or homeless, with 30 shelters open. Governor Raquel Lyra declared a state of emergency on Saturday.
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Heavy rain hit São Paulo and its metropolitan area on Monday (February 16), causing flooding, fallen trees, and power outages. In Guarulhos, people were stranded, and a woman had to cling to a post to avoid being swept away by the floodwaters. Utility company Enel reported over 67,000 customers without power at the peak of the storm.