2016 São Paulo flood and mudslide
Intense flooding and mudslides struck São Paulo (city) and São Paulo (state), Brazil, following heavy rain and killed at least 21. The downpour in São Paulo and the surrounding areas set new records for rainfall levels for the month of March and left cities covered in up to a meter of slowly draining mud and flood water. The rain occurred after months of drought.
Location of São Paulo state in Brazil | |
Date | 11 March 2016 |
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Location | São Paulo (state), Brazil |
Deaths | 21+ |
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