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Strong winds are causing severe alerts and some fatalities in regions of São Paulo and neighboring areas.

Strong wind events have escalated across São Paulo and nearby regions, prompting civil defense authorities to issue severe alerts for coastal and metropolitan areas. The cold front advancing through Baixada Santista is accompanied by rain and powerful gusts. These adverse weather conditions have resulted in at least five deaths in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, leading officials to emphasize caution and preparedness against wind damage and reduced humidity in affected localities.