Sao Paulo, Brazil
AP
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More than 1.4 million Sao Paulo residents had no electrical energy on Thursday after robust winds brought on a number of bushes to break down onto the Brazilian metropolis’ grid the day earlier than. Local authorities mentioned there have been no accidents, however virtually 400 flights had been canceled.
Utility Enel has offered no deadline for companies to return. One of its administrators, Marcelo Puertas, informed journalists the Italian firm has 1,300 individuals working to resolve the problem since winds of about 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph) began hitting Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo metropolis corridor mentioned 231 bushes have fallen resulting from what it calls results of an extratropical cyclone shaped in the south of Brazil. Aviation authorities say most of the canceled flights had been on the native Congonhas airport, however added that Guarulhos International Airport, exterior the town, was additionally affected.
Mayor Ricardo Nunes, whose administration is accountable for trimming the bushes that had been pushed in opposition to the grid, informed journalists Wednesday night time he had informed the corporate that it was not placing all of its efforts to repair the issues.
“Every time something happens, we are left behind without electricity,” mentioned Nunes, who known as the Italian utility firm “irresponsible.” The grid’s standing on Wednesday was even worse, with greater than 2 million Sao Paulo residents without electrical energy.
On Thursday, a number of automobiles with the Enel brand had been filmed in the corporate’s parking zone in downtown Sao Paulo, which additional enraged residents and authorities.
Water utility Sabesp mentioned in an announcement on Thursday that the shortage of electrical energy is already affecting their companies too, as pumps usually are not working adequately.