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Brazil faces intense heatwaves and critical low humidity alerts

Brazil is experiencing a significant weather shift characterized by intense heatwaves and critical low humidity levels across multiple regions. An atmospheric high-pressure system is creating a block that prevents cold air masses from entering the country, leading to temperatures exceeding 40°C in states such as Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás, and Tocantins.

The Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (Inmet) has issued an orange alert for ten states and the Federal District due to extremely low relative humidity, which may drop as low as 12% in some areas. This dry condition, combined with high temperatures, has increased the risk of forest fires, prompting agricultural authorities in São Paulo to advise rural producers to maintain firebreaks.

While much of the country faces extreme heat, weather patterns are expected to shift later in the week. A cold front is projected to advance through the South, potentially bringing rain and strong winds—up to 70 km/h in parts of São Paulo—and a significant drop in temperatures by the weekend. In contrast, regions like Espírito Santo are expected to see only gradual temperature increases without the extreme heat seen in the Center-West.

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Brasília · Brazil · Cempa-Cerrado · Climatempo · Cuiabá · Defesa Civil · Epagri/Ciram · INMET · Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia · Ivaiporã · Mato Grosso · Santa Catarina

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