South America weather crisis causes fatalities and widespread damage

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 5 SOURCES] An extratropical cyclone forming in the South of Brazil will impact weather conditions across several regions.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Santos has accumulated 203.1 mm of rain in nine days, exceeding the historical September average.
• [● 4 SOURCES] A red alert has been issued for Paraná, Santa Catarina, and parts of Rio Grande do Sul due to severe storm risks. www.estadao.com.br
• [● 8 SOURCES] A crisis cabinet will be established at the Emergency Management Center (CGE) starting Friday afternoon. falacaragua.com.br · www.jacidade.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] 164 cities in Minas Gerais are under alert for storms, high winds, and hail.
• [● 3 SOURCES] São Paulo has recorded 151.5% of its expected September rainfall within the first ten days of the month.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Low humidity levels between 20% and 30% are expected in the Distrito Federal.
• [● 14 SOURCES] Severe weather risks including tornadoes, microbursts, and heavy hail are predicted for several Brazilian states. www.estadao.com.br · www.acessa.com · blink102.com.br
• [● 4 SOURCES] The El Niño phenomenon is increasing the risk of severe weather and above-average rainfall in Paraná. insurancecorp.com.br
• [● 8 SOURCES] The second tornado occurred in Espigão Alto do Iguaçu around 12:40 AM on Thursday. www.gazetaweb.com · www.tabajaranoticias.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] Copel is releasing millions of liters of water per second from hydroelectric dams due to heavy rains. aquiagora.net
• [● 4 SOURCES] Severe storms and high winds are expected to continue across Paraná. www.tabajaranoticias.com.br