Water supply
São Paulo heat wave: 11 cities exceed 40°C, capital sets new December record
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Building on Thursday's record in the capital, São Paulo state sweltered through extreme heat on Friday (December 26, 2025), with temperatures topping 40°C in 11 cities—peaking at 42.6°C in Miracatu. The capital reached 36.2°C, eclipsing the previous day's mark and the hottest December reading in 64 years. Inmet's red alert persists amid water shortages in peripheral areas.
The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal expects to complete repairs on a major burst water pipeline by the end of the week, restoring supply to affected areas. Mayor Cyril Xaba inspected the site and expressed confidence in the teams' progress.
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Las Ceibas Empresas Públicas de Neiva has concluded 2025 with exceptional results, highlighted by the inauguration of the Real-Time Monitoring Center, a technological tool to enhance water supply in the city. This center enables predictive control of water resources, detecting leaks and remotely operating valves. The entity also reported historic revenues and robust investments in infrastructure.