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Historical ENSO pattern: Southern Brazil, Uruguay & NE Argentina
A strengthened subtropical jet brings persistent extreme rainfall. The 2023-24 Rio Grande do Sul floods are the canonical signature.
Seasonal background, not a current warning. Local weather and official guidance take priority.
What you should do
- Learn your neighborhood's flood-prone streets and the fastest route to higher ground.
- Never walk or drive through floodwater: 15 cm of moving water can knock you down.
More tips
- Keep documents, medication and chargers in a waterproof bag, ready to grab.
- Sign up for your city's official rain/flood alerts (SMS or app) today.
Local forecast: modeled estimate. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns. Guidance is general preparedness information, not an official warning.
Practical preparedness
São Paulo: Rain & flooding · historical seasonal pattern, not current conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is São Paulo affected by El Niño?
São Paulo is not inside a directly mapped El Niño impact zone, but indirect effects on prices, energy and regional weather are possible.
Will it rain in São Paulo in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 9 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 5 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of São Paulo do?
Secure loose objects on balconies, roofs and yards before storms arrive. Keep an emergency kit: water, flashlight, batteries, first aid, charged power bank. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: modeled estimate. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.