Distrito Federal sets new 2026 heat record

The Distrito Federal has recorded a new heat record for 2026. On Thursday, October 1, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) station in Paranoá reached 36.4°C at approximately 3:00 PM.

This temperature surpasses the previous annual record of 36.1°C, which was set on September 1 at the Águas Emendadas station in Planaltina. The region is currently under a yellow alert for both low humidity and potential storms.

Meteorologists indicate that September and October are typically the hottest months of the year, suggesting that temperatures may continue to rise and break further records as spring progresses. While rainfall is expected to become more widespread on Friday and Sunday, heat is predicted to persist throughout October, with temperatures remaining above average and rainfall levels below normal.