A 47-year-old ride-hailing driver got trapped inside a Renault Kwid during a flood in São Paulo, Brazil. She is the 21st victim caused by the heavy storms in the region.
Janaina de Souza Maia, 47, got trapped in a Renault Kwid in a flooded area of São Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday (18). The ride-hailing driver was rescued by the Fire Department but could not survive and passed away.
According to Civil Defense information, the rain started on Tuesday afternoon and put the regions on alert for flooding.
The cause of Janaina’s death has not been disclosed. The car was completely destroyed by the floodwaters.
City teams are investigating what could have compromised the drainage system in the area.
Since December 2024, 21 people have died as a result of the strong summer storms. Janaina is the second ride-hailing driver to die in a flood in the city.
In addition to the rain, local residents reported lightning storms, which caused power outages in several homes on Wednesday morning (19). Train services were also affected by the power failure.
Una mujer de 40 años murió anoche cuando su vehículo se sumergió por una inundación en São Paulo. La ciudad alcanzó 19 muertes en lo que va del verano por las lluvias. pic.twitter.com/YTLntqeMgU
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