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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.
PAGASA is not ruling out landfall for Tropical Depression Ada in Eastern Visayas and Bicol, though its track may keep it offshore. It was located 420 kilometers east of Surigao City on January 15, 2026, and could strengthen into a tropical storm that day. Considerable rain is expected in Caraga, Eastern Visayas, and Bicol.
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Cyclone Chido, which struck Mayotte at the end of 2024, damaged telecom infrastructure and intensified a dispute between regional operator Mayotte THD and Orange over fiber optic rollout. This overseas department of 329,000 residents, the last in France without such networks, sees both firms laying competing cables despite low population density. The operators plan to connect thousands of households by 2026 and beyond.
Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening as a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal districts experienced strong winds and heavy rainfall on Monday, prompting evacuations and high alerts across the region. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is overseeing preparations and has directed officials to ensure safety in vulnerable areas.
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Tropical cyclone Tapah made landfall in China and the Philippines on September 8, 2025, causing significant weather disruptions. The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds, leading to evacuations and infrastructure challenges in affected areas. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely for potential flooding and landslides.