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Brazil weather alert: Severe storms and heavy rain across multiple regions
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) and Civil Defense have issued widespread alerts for severe weather across Brazil. A low-pressure area situated between northern Argentina, western Paraguay, and southern Bolivia is driving instability, triggering storm warnings in 15 states.
In the South region, an orange alert warns of potential storms with winds exceeding 90 km/h and rainfall surpassing 150 mm, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul. In the Southeast, São Paulo is under state-wide alert for heavy rains, lightning, and strong winds through Saturday, with risks of flooding, landslides, and power outages. Rio de Janeiro also faces alerts for storms with winds up to 60 km/h and rainfall of up to 50 mm per day.
In the Center-West, Mato Grosso do Sul and Goiás face risks of hail and intense storms. The North region is under a yellow alert for heavy rain in Acre and western Amazonas. Meanwhile, parts of the Northeast are monitoring low humidity levels. Authorities advise citizens to clear gutters, secure loose objects, and avoid flooded areas or standing near trees during electrical storms.
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Adriano Baruffaldi · Argentina · Brazil · Climatempo · Defesa Civil · INMET · MetSul Meteorologia · Paraguay · Paraná · Parque Jequitibá · Rio Grande do Sul · Rio de Janeiro
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Storms may bring rainfall between 20 and 30 mm/h or up to 50 mm/day. aredacao.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.correiodointerior.com.br · jblog.com.br · www.espacomulherdf.com.br · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Parque Jequitibá in Cotia will follow preventive protocols for extreme weather. www.cotiaecia.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Santa Catarina may experience rainfall between 15 and 60 mm. www.linhapopular.com.br · www.noticiaja.com · clmais.com.br
- [● 9 SOURCES] A low-pressure area between northern Argentina, western Paraguay, and southern Bolivia is driving the instability. aquiacontece.com.br · www.onortao.com.br · omatogrosso.com · paranaempresarial.com.br · metsul.com · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Parks may close preventively if rainfall reaches 40 mm or winds reach 40 km/h. www.cotiaecia.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Winds associated with the storms may reach speeds of 40 to 60 km/h. aredacao.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.correiodointerior.com.br · www.espacomulherdf.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Some areas of São Paulo could see rainfall accumulations up to 200 mm. metsul.com · www.noticiaja.com · br.paipee.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Inmet issued a yellow alert for storms in 15 Brazilian states. aredacao.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.espacomulherdf.com.br · hora1rondonia.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] An orange alert has been issued for the South region, predicting winds up to 100 km/h and rainfall up to 100 mm. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.acessa.com · gazeta24h.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Rio Grande do Sul, winds may exceed 90 km/h and rainfall may exceed 150 mm. litoralmania.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Baixada Santista expects winds of approximately 70 km/h between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Civil Defense of São Paulo placed the entire state on alert for heavy rains through Saturday. diariodevotuporanga.com.br · alotatuape.com.br · br.paipee.com · cotiatododia.com.br · guarulhosweb.com.br