Five Killed as Fierce Winds Bring Chaos to Rio, Sao Paulo Region
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The climate phenomenon, which appears to have been caused by a cold front over a region with high temperatures, left fallen trees, wrecks and disruptions in transport and electricity services
The raids caused spills, power cuts and disruptions in transport in several Brazilian states, forcing the temporary closure of the port of Santos and the diversion of flights in Rio de Janeiro. The authorities keep the alert for strong wind, intense rain and hail
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Noticias ao MinutoSo far the authorities have recorded 30 occurrences of falling trees, 26 rescues of people and four wind-related spills. The bursts have exceeded 120 kilometers.
VIDEO - Strong winds hit the city of Rio de Janeiro and the state of São Paulo on Wednesday, July 29, causing significant material damage and the death of five people.
Tanks were uprooted from rooftops, scaffolding was torn down, people ran to hide on beaches
The galleys at more than 100 kilometers per hour shook the south and southeast of Brazil.The panorama looks desolate: flooded streets, landslides, cables, trees and light poles watered by the floor.There are interruptions and suspension of public, maritime and air transport services.
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