Heavy rains on the coast of São Paulo leave more than 970 displaced and 747 homeless.
To date, 36 deaths have been confirmed, 35 in São Sebastião and one in Ubatuba.
From the São Paulo government website - More than 500 people, including personnel from the security and rescue forces of the São Paulo State Government, the Armed Forces, the Federal Police, the São Sebastião municipal government, and volunteers, remain engaged in rescue, salvage, and identification efforts for victims of the heavy rains that hit the North Coast over the weekend.
Activities began on Sunday (19) and continue uninterrupted, with the support of 53 vehicles from the Fire Department, two dogs specialized in searching for people, 53 machines, seven Eagle helicopters from the Military Police Aviation Command and two other aircraft from the Brazilian Army. Three more Eagle helicopters are expected to arrive on Monday (20) to assist in the work.
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The municipality of São Sebastião, particularly in the South Coast region, was the most affected by the storms. The Barra do Sahy and Juquehy areas are isolated due to landslides along the highway. Water, electricity, and telephone services are compromised due to fallen power poles and sediment being carried to water treatment plants. The responsible concessionaires are working to restore essential services. Priority remains given to assisting victims and providing aid to the more than 970 displaced and 747 homeless people. To date, 36 deaths have been confirmed, 35 in São Sebastião and one in Ubatuba.
The Civil Police and the Superintendence of the Technical-Scientific Police have reinforced their personnel in the region to expedite judicial police work and victim identification. A team of 40 officers, including experts and assistants, will work at the Forensic Medical Institute (IML) in Caraguatatuba. Another 12 fingerprint experts from the Ricardo Gumbleton Daunt Identification Institute (IIRGD) will support the professionals at the IML in Caraguatatuba and the Death Verification Service in Ubatuba.
Medical care
The State Health Department reports that 11 patients injured in the rains are being treated in hospitals in the region, especially the regional hospitals on the North Coast. Another four patients are currently being transferred to the unit by Águia helicopters from the Military Police, with the support of GRAU. Since Sunday, the units have been on alert to receive possible injured from the disaster that hit the region. If necessary, they can open extra beds. Other health units in the Baixada Santista, Alto Tietê and the capital are also prepared to receive the injured.
In addition to reinforcing care, the SES-SP (São Paulo State Health Department) sent a set of supplies to assist the victims of this disaster. These included 940 bags of glucose, 900 bags of saline solution, 180 intravenous kits, 30 suture kits, 30 splints for immobilization, as well as sedatives and other medications.
Roads
Traffic on the old Tamoios Highway (SP-099) mountain pass has been reopened after technical teams assessed the slopes. The drought over the past few hours was also considered in the decision to resume traffic. Efforts to clear affected highways are ongoing by technicians from the São Paulo State Government and the respective concessionaires.
Currently, the following highways have sections with total or partial road closures:
Total:
- Dr. Manoel Hyppólito Rego Highway (SP-055) Km 174+500 – landslide
- Km 136 to 142 – landslide and fallen trees
Partial:
- Dr. Manoel Hyppólito Rego Highway (SP-055) Km 188 – erosion;
- Km 180 – fallen tree;
- Km 237 – landslide;
- Km 066 – landslide;
- Km 084 – fallen tree;
- Km 095 – flooding;
- Km 061 – landslide;
- Km 95 to 096 – landslide;
- Km 116 – landslide;
- Km 164 – landslide;
Mogi-Bertioga
The Mogi-Bertioga Highway (SP-098) remains closed due to a pipe rupture at kilometer 82 in Biritiba Mirim. There are also partial closures at kilometers 90 and 91 due to a landslide; and at kilometer 87 due to erosion. A team from the DER (Department of Roads and Highways) was on site and is assessing the emergency works that will be necessary to repair the road. If necessary to travel, drivers should use the highways of the Imigrantes/Anchieta System (SP-160 and SP-150) as alternative routes. Due to a landslide at kilometer 174+500 of the SP-055, in Praia do Juquehy, access to an alternative route via the Rodovia dos Tamoios is closed for those traveling between Bertioga and Juquehy.
Water supply
Sabesp technicians continue working to restore water supply systems on the North Coast and Baixada Santista. In São Sebastião and Ilhabela, 14 company tanker trucks are providing emergency water supply until the systems are fully operational. With access to Maresias now open, Sabesp technicians are proceeding to repair the water intake station. In Caraguatatuba and Ubatuba, the water supply systems are in the process of being restored. In total, 104 company technicians are involved in this work, supported by hydro-jetting and high-vacuum trucks, six backhoes, and other vehicles.
Humanitarian help
The São Paulo Social Fund and the State Civil Defense Coordination have already sent more than 10 tons of humanitarian aid to cities in the region. Among the items already sent are 280 cleaning kits, 280 hygiene kits, 490 blankets, 100 sleeping bags, 460 mattresses, 630 basic food baskets, 250 brooms, 16 liters of water, 13 cups of water, as well as tarpaulins, isolation tape, and clothing for the homeless and displaced.
The São Paulo Social Fund will begin accepting donations at noon this Monday, the 20th, for the victims of the floods on the northern coast of São Paulo. According to the State Civil Defense Coordination, the main needs are non-perishable food, bottled water, and clean clothes in good condition. Deliveries can be made to the FUSSP warehouse, located at Avenida Marechal Mario Guedes, 301, in Jaguaré, in the western part of the city of São Paulo.
Weather forecast
According to weather services, areas of instability are beginning to weaken compared to the weekend in the North Coast region. The forecast is for a day of sun with some clouds and typical summer rain.
For São Sebastião and Ilhabela, the forecast is for 35 mm of rain. In Caraguatatuba and Ubatuba, 25 mm of precipitation is expected. Over the last 48 hours, the following rainfall totals were recorded in the municipalities of the North Coast:
- São Sebastião: 649 mm.
- Ilhabela: 346 mm.
- Ubatuba: 342 mm.
- Caraguatatuba: 234 mm.
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