Severe weather alerts issued across Brazil as storms hit São Paulo and Rio

Severe weather conditions have triggered widespread alerts across several Brazilian states. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued orange alerts for storm danger in São Paulo and parts of Rio de Janeiro, warning of intense rainfall (30 to 60 mm per hour), wind gusts up to 100 km/h, and potential hail.

In São Paulo, the Civil Defense issued numerous alerts for heavy rain, lightning, and wind. The state has experienced significant impacts, including tree falls, roof damage, and flooding in various municipalities such as Cesário Lange, Cruzeiro, and the Ribeirão Preto region. The capital city of São Paulo has also entered a state of attention due to flooding risks in several zones.

Other regions are also facing meteorological instability. In Rio de Janeiro, 24 municipalities in the South Fluminense and Costa Verde regions are under orange alerts. In Goiás, a cold front is expected to bring storms and lightning to 62 municipalities. Additionally, Paraíba is under a yellow alert for low air humidity, affecting 115 cities.

Separately, in Birigui, São Paulo, authorities reported a motorcycle traveling at 247 km/h on the SP-461 highway, nearly three times the 90 km/h limit. In São Paulo city, political demonstrations on Avenida Paulista resulted in reports of vandalism and graffiti at the Consolação and Trianon-Masp metro stations.