Strong gusts of wind hit Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, causing the death of five people and significant material damage.

Rio de Janeiro and the state of São Paulo were affected by strong gusts of wind, with speeds exceeding 100 km/h, causing major destruction and the death of five people.

In the aftermath of the storm, the streets of Rio were devastated, with roofs torn off and trees uprooted, and the city's activity was completely paralyzed, including the three subway lines. In São Paulo, a homeless person was killed by a fallen tree, and two other deaths were reported, including a fisherman following the sinking of his vessel.

Panic set in among locals and tourists, and many neighborhoods were left without electricity. The city's airport suspended flights for over two hours due to the storm, and authorities explained that the phenomenon was caused by the approach of a cold ocean front.