Effective storm knocks out power to 1.4 million homes in Brazil’s biggest city

Around 1.4 million homes in Sao Paulo, Brazil, are without power nearly 24 hours after a quick however effective storm swept through South America’s biggest city

SAO PAULO — Around 1.4 million homes in Sao Paulo, Brazil, were without power on Saturday nearly 24 hours after a short however effective storm swept through South America’s biggest metropolitanareas. At least 7 individuals were eliminated.

Officials in Sao Paulo state stated that record wind gusts Friday night of up to 67 milesperhour (108 kph) knocked down transmission lines and rootedout trees, triggering extreme damage in some parts. The storm likewise shut down anumberof airports and interrupted water service in numerous locations, according to