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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.
A low pressure area being monitored inside the Philippine area of responsibility may develop into a tropical cyclone on Wednesday, the state weather bureau said.
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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.
Tropical Depression Verbena made landfalls in Guimaras and Iloilo on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025, following earlier strikes in Cebu and Negros Oriental. PAGASA reported it moving west-northwest toward the Sulu Sea and near Palawan. It is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm as it nears northern Palawan.
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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.