O POVO reporter who captured lightning in Brasília shares behind-the-scenes details of the covera...

A lightning bolt struck near a sound truck during a political rally in Praça do Cruzeiro, Brasília, amidst a heavy storm. The impact caused panic, injured dozens of people, and led to the interruption of the event. According to O POVO News reporter João Paulo Biage, the presence of many children at the location was noteworthy, despite warnings of heavy rain and lightning. Firefighters and rescue teams worked to assist the injured and remove the public from the open area, considered high-risk for lightning strikes. #brasil #politica #eleições2026 #bolsonaro #brasilia #nikolasferreira #direita #esquerda #raio #chuva #toffoli #bancomaster #lula #eua #trump #minneapolis #ice #washington ▶️ The O POVO News 1st edition program will broadcast its 380th edition this Monday, January 26th. Presented by journalist Ítalo Coriolano, the program covers the main news of the day on O POVO's YouTube, O POVO+, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok channels. 📰 Check out the day's highlights and more information on the O POVO website: https://www.opovo.com.br SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter:   / opovo   Facebook:   / opovo   Instagram:   / opovoonline   LinkedIn:   / opovo.  . DISCOVER O POVO+ Columnists, Reports, Series, and Documentaries all in one streaming service. Subscribe to O POVO's premium content at: https://mais.opovo.com.br/