5 killed as fierce winds hit Rio and Sao Paulo
Five people died after powerful gusts of wind hit Rio de Janeiro and parts of Sao Paulo state, Brazil. Winds of up to 100km/h felled dozens of trees, cut power, and halted public transport, stranding thousands. In Rio, two people died when a wall collapsed, and a fisherman went missing in Tarituba. In Santos, a homeless person was killed by a fallen tree, with gusts reaching 111km/h. Operations at several major airports were affected, including a two-hour suspension at Santos Dumont Airport.
Key facts
- Five people killed in Brazil due to fierce winds.
- Winds up to 100km/h hit Rio de Janeiro before rush hour.
- Two died in Rio when a wall collapsed.
- A fisherman missing in Tarituba.
- In Santos, gusts up to 111km/h caused damage.
- A homeless person killed by a fallen tree in Santos.
- Public transport halted, thousands stranded.
- Santos Dumont Airport suspended operations for two hours.
Entities
Institutions
- Santos Dumont Airport
- Rio de Janeiro fire department
- local authorities in Santos
Locations
- Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro
- Sao Paulo
- Tarituba
- Santos
- Avenida das Americas