Defence Civil

São Paulo Civil Defense issues first extreme storm alert amid floods and deadly prior flash flood

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For the first time, São Paulo's Civil Defense issued an extreme alert for severe storms in the south and east zones of the capital on Saturday (January 17), triggered by intense rains causing widespread flooding and creek overflows. The 10-second siren warning urged immediate protection amid risks to life and property, following a week of heavy precipitation and a tragic flash flood the previous day that swept away an elderly couple.