Santa Catarina faces severe storms and flooding from extratropical cyclone

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Santa Catarina is facing severe weather conditions driven by the formation of an extratropical cyclone in the ocean between the coasts of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. The Civil Defense has issued high to very high risk alerts for flooding, flash floods, roof damage, power outages, and falling trees across various regions, including the Grand West, Itajaí Valley, North Plateau, and the North Coast.

In the northern region, heavy rains have caused significant river rises. The Rio Canoinhas and Rio Negro have reached critical levels, with the Rio Negro hitting 8 meters. This has resulted in over 100 people being displaced and housed in multiple shelters in Três Barras. In response, the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has launched a formal proceeding to monitor municipal assistance and ensure the rights of affected populations.

Other areas are also on alert. The National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) issued a red alert for Western Santa Catarina, warning of intense storms, hail, and potential isolated tornadoes. In Blumenau, the Itajaí-Açu River has risen to 3.52 meters, and the region remains under threat of intense rainfall and thunderstorms. In Caçador, the Rio do Peixe is also rising, and authorities remain on high alert for potential flooding and wind damage.

Entities

Blumenau · Brusque · Defesa Civil de Santa Catarina · Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia · Ministério Público de Santa Catarina · Public Ministry of Santa Catarina · Rio Canoinhas · Rio Itajaí-Açu · Río Negro · Santa Catarina · Santa Catarina Civil Defense · Três Barras

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Wind gusts may exceed 90 km/h in certain regions of Santa Catarina. www.nsctotal.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Itajaí-Açu River reached 3.52 meters in Blumenau following recent rainfall. oblumenauense.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has opened a formal proceeding to monitor municipal responses and assistance to the population in the northern region. portal.rbnfm.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] An extratropical cyclone forming between the coasts of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul has created a high to very high risk of flooding, wind damage, and flash floods. araguaiabrusque.com.br · www.nsctotal.com.br · ocp.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Rio do Peixe has seen rising water levels in Caçador. portalrbv.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over 100 people in Três Barras were displaced due to the rising levels of the Canoinhas River. portal.rbnfm.com.br