In São Paulo, two people were killed by falling trees, according to a report by CNN Brasil.Image: www.imago-images.de
According to media reports, a severe storm in southeastern Brazil has killed at least five people.
July 30, 2026, 3:04 amJuly 30, 2026, 3:04 am
Gusts of wind with speeds of more than 100 kilometers per hour caused chaos in the metropolises of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo and other cities. Dozens of trees snapped, roofs were torn off houses, and walls collapsed. There were widespread power outages.
The storm, triggered by a cold front over the sea, also paralyzed road traffic. Metro and port operations, as well as takeoffs and landings at Rio’s Santos Dumont domestic airport, were also affected. Video footage showed gusts of wind tossing a cable car cabin, workers on construction scaffolding and boats on the sea in Rio.
In Rio de Janeiro, two people died after a wall collapsed, the news portal “G1” reported, citing the fire department. A fisherman is missing. In São Paulo, two people were killed by falling trees, according to a report by CNN Brasil. A third victim died there when a boat capsized. (sda/dpa)