@helenaodinson: September 13–14, 2026 | São Paulo State, Brazil 🇧🇷 Heavy rains caused a massive rise in the Ribeira de Iguape River and flooding in the Ribeira Valley. Eldorado received 118.9 mm of rainfall over 72 hours, and the river level rose from 2.6 m on September 10 to 11.1 m on September 13. According to unconfirmed local media reports, the water level reached approximately 12 m on September 14. Eldorado was hit particularly hard; floodwaters inundated streets, homes, businesses, and a soccer field. A total of 173 people from 54 families were preventively evacuated from at-risk areas. In Sete Barras, approximately 200 families were affected; 15 people were housed in a municipal shelter, and four boats were deployed to assist the population. In Ribeira, about 60 people were placed in shelters, while another 60 families were cut off due to road closures.

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Wednesday 16 September 2026 15:38:39 GMT