Incident Details
On February 19, heavy rain caused floods and landslides which killed at least 36 people and displaced over 500 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The government also declared a state of “public calamity” following the disaster in São Sebastião, Ubatuba, Bertioga, Caraguatatuba, Ilhabela. Weather forecasts show that the heavy rain will continue for the next week; rescue operations remain ongoing.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers should monitor the local media and comply with all official directives. Travelers should anticipate indefinite travel delay and exercise caution if traveling via roads in Sao Paulo.