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São Paulo Blackout Update: Protests and Court Order as 400,000 Homes Remain Dark
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Three days after the extratropical cyclone triggered widespread blackouts in São Paulo—as previously reported—around 400,000 homes were still without power on December 13. Viral videos capture fleeting joys turned to despair, while protests and a court-mandated deadline pressure Enel amid ongoing restoration efforts.
In Mayotte, magistrates are warning about the degraded functioning of local justice ahead of Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin's visit scheduled for Monday, February 23. The Mamoudzou court, partially destroyed by Cyclone Chido in December 2024, is struggling with a severe shortage of staff and facilities. The court president has publicly criticized the insufficient resources amid a high volume of criminal cases.
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Residents in the Mozambican port city of Inhambane are reinforcing their homes ahead of Cyclone Gezani's expected arrival on Friday. The storm recently caused significant damage in Madagascar, killing at least 40 people. Local authorities have imposed restrictions on sailing to ensure safety.
São Paulo faces a November Sunday marked by low temperatures and instability due to the extratropical cyclone affecting southern, southeastern, and central-western Brazil. The capital is expected to record minima of 14°C to 15°C and maxima around 20°C to 21°C, with possible drizzle and moderate wind gusts. Weather alerts persist for strong winds in coastal areas.
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Cyclone Montha is intensifying in the Bay of Bengal and is set to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday night, prompting evacuations and alerts across coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. Officials have moved thousands to relief camps and cancelled trains amid expectations of winds up to 110 kmph. Preparations include stocked shelters and warnings for fishermen to stay off the sea.