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1.4 Million in Sao Paulo Suffer Power Outages After Cyclone
12/12/2025
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Story summary
- On December 11, 2025, Sao Paulo faced power outages affecting more than 1.4 million residents after an extratropical cyclone.
- Winds reached 100 km/h, causing damage and the near-simultaneous cancellation of nearly 400 flights.
- Enel deployed 1,300 workers to restore power but has not provided a restoration timeline.
- Mayor Ricardo Nunes condemned Enel as irresponsible and criticized the utility's crisis management.
- Sabesp reported disruptions to water operations caused by the outages.
