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Brazil weather alerts issued for election weekend
Brazil is facing widespread weather instability during the 2026 election weekend, with severe storm risks across multiple regions. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued red alerts for heavy rainfall in southeast Minas Gerais and western Rio de Janeiro for Saturday, and for western and southwestern Paraná on Sunday, where storms could bring winds exceeding 100 km/h and hail.
Orange alerts are in effect for parts of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo. In the South, warnings cover Rio Grande do Sul, western Santa Catarina, and western Paraná. The National Civil Defense has mobilized response teams in major cities, including Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, and Porto Alegre, to manage risks such as flooding, landslides, and power outages.
To ensure stability during the voting and counting process, the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) has ordered electricity distributors to implement special service plans. Companies like Neoenergia and Enel have reported preventive maintenance and the deployment of strategic generators to protect voting sites and regional electoral courts.
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Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica · Aneel · Brazil · Defesa Civil Nacional · Espírito Santo · INMET · Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia · Minas Gerais · National Civil Defense · Paraná · São Paulo
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- [● 6 SOURCES] A red alert for severe storms is in effect for western and southwestern Paraná on Sunday. paraonline.com.br · rapidonoar.com.br · sidneysilva.com.br · www.bemparana.com.br · jornaldebrasilia.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] São Paulo is under orange and yellow alerts for heavy rain and potential storms throughout the weekend. paraonline.com.br · rapidonoar.com.br · sidneysilva.com.br · jornaldebrasilia.com.br
- [● 9 SOURCES] Inmet issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in southeast Minas Gerais and western Rio de Janeiro for Saturday. paraonline.com.br · rapidonoar.com.br · sidneysilva.com.br · jornaldebrasilia.com.br · informa1.com.br · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Rain and instability are expected to persist across much of Brazil through Monday. paraonline.com.br · rapidonoar.com.br · sidneysilva.com.br · jornaldebrasilia.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inmet issued a red alert for cities in Espírito Santo with rainfall exceeding 100 mm. tribunaonline.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Porto Alegre Civil Defense issued a high-risk alert for storms and gale-force winds. poa24horas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Civil Defense has mobilized response teams for storms in the South and Southeast. informa1.com.br
- [● 10 SOURCES] Inmet issued a red alert for the western and southwestern Paraná on Sunday. informa1.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · clicrdc.com.br · rapidonoar.com.br · +5 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Inmet issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in parts of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · sidneysilva.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · paraonline.com.br · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aneel ordered electricity distributors to implement special plans to ensure supply during elections. contilnetnoticias.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Inmet issued an orange alert for storms in Rio Grande do Sul, western Santa Catarina, and western Paraná. informa1.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · sidneysilva.com.br · clicrdc.com.br · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Inmet issued a yellow alert for potential storms in various regions including the Distrito Federal. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · sidneysilva.com.br