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Facing the challenge of extreme climate: the case of Metropolitan Sao Paulo

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  • B. Braga
  • J. Kelman

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This article describes the hydrologic conditions that resulted in the most severe drought ever experienced in Metropolitan São Paulo (2014–2015). The dramatic situation was tackled by structural and non-structural initiatives by water authorities to avoid social chaos in a region home to more than 21 million people. The article also considers the post-crisis scenario when, in 2018, the metropolis was hit by another serious drought. Due to more rational consumption, a better prepared water system and the start-up of two major water transfer structures, which added new contributions from nearby basins, the critical situation was not perceived by the population.

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  • B. Braga & J. Kelman, 2020. "Facing the challenge of extreme climate: the case of Metropolitan Sao Paulo," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 36(2-3), pages 278-291, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:36:y:2020:i:2-3:p:278-291
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2019.1698412
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    1. Luiz Martins Araújo Júnior & Francisco de Assis Souza Filho & Guilherme Alencar Barreto & Daniel Antônio Camelo Cid & João Dehon Araújo Pontes Filho, 2023. "A drought risk management system for early drought alert and proactive actions in large semi-arid areas," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 117(3), pages 2297-2324, July.

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