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Southern Brazil faces severe weather alerts and emergency status

Southern Brazil is facing a period of severe weather, with meteorological agencies issuing multiple alerts for Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. The National Secretariat for Civil Protection and Defense has recognized a state of emergency in 19 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul following natural disasters in July, including intense rain, floods, tornadoes, and hail. These events have displaced over 2,600 people across 118 municipalities and resulted in one death and five injuries during a recent bomb cyclone.

Currently, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued orange alerts for parts of the region, warning of heavy rainfall and intense wind gusts that could reach 100 km/h. Santa Catarina is also under high risk for severe storms, including hail and lightning, particularly in its western and central regions.

In Paraná, the FAEP system is advising rural producers to document all damages caused by recent tornadoes and storms to facilitate insurance claims and debt renegotiations.

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Defesa Civil · INMET · Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia · National Secretariat for Civil Protection and Defense · Paraná · Rio Grande do Sul · Santa Catarina · Secretaria Nacional de Proteção e Defesa Civil

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