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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global stability

191 clusters · 2270 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Strong El Niño event projected to cause extreme weather through 2027

The Super El Niño phenomenon, nicknamed ‘Godzilla’, continues to intensify, with experts warning it may become the strongest event recorded in the last 40 years. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and NOAA indic

Brazil fire and heat crisis intensifies

55 clusters · 339 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Brazil National Civil Defense addresses extreme drought and fires in Pará

Brazil’s dry-season fire and heat crisis continues to intensify through late October 2026, driven by a powerful El Niño event. In the Amazon, fire outbreaks surged significantly; September saw a 74.2% increase in outbrea

Cold weather and shifting weather patterns in Brazil

4 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil weather: Heavy rains and flood alerts across multiple regions

An extratropical cyclone in the Atlantic has introduced cold, dry air masses to southern Brazil, causing significant temperature drops. In Paraná, minimum temperatures in the southern half have fallen below 10°C, with so

Severe storms, heavy rain, and flooding in Brazil

15 clusters · 185 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: São Paulo Civil Defense issues storm alerts for multiple regions

Meteorological instability continues across Brazil, driven by cold fronts and potential cyclones. In São Paulo, severe storms on October 14 caused widespread flooding, traffic paralysis, and fatalities, including a death

Emergency incidents and accidents in Brazil

9 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil experiences multiple residential and commercial fires

Brazil continues to face a series of emergency incidents involving explosions, fires, and heavy vehicle accidents. Recent fires have caused significant property damage and displacement across several cities. In Cuiabá, a

Mato Grosso agribusiness growth and El Niño climate risks

11 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: El Niño phenomenon impacts Brazil's health and livestock sectors

Mato Grosso’s economic momentum is increasingly defined by a highly technological agribusiness sector driving a shift in Brazil’s productivity toward the country’s interior. The state has emerged as a national leader, re

Brazil Weather Crisis: Floods, Storms & El Niño Impact

217 clusters · 1052 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Rio Grande do Sul faces severe storm warnings and cold weather

By late October 2026, extreme weather in Brazil has transitioned from immediate storm damage to a period of sustained meteorological instability driven by cyclogenesis and a strengthened subtropical jet stream. The 2026-

Flooding, Landslides, and Infrastructure Damage in Paraná

8 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil storms cause road closures and voting disruptions

The weather emergency in Paraná has resulted in at least five confirmed deaths, including a family of three in Ponta Grossa and individuals in Rio Branco do Sul and Tunas do Paraná. The state Civil Defense reports that a

São Paulo climate resilience and disaster prevention

4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: São Paulo invests R$ 1.19 billion in climate change prevention

The government of São Paulo has initiated the ‘São Paulo Sempre Alerta – Operação El Niño 2026/2027’ program to mitigate extreme weather impacts such as storms, heatwaves, and wildfires. The strategic plan involves R$ 29

Severe storms and power outages in Minas Gerais

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Cemig customers face widespread power outages in Minas Gerais

Belo Horizonte has experienced a period of intense weather fluctuations. Initially, local authorities issued health precautions due to extreme heat, warning of risks such as thermal exhaustion and heatstroke. Following t

Air pollution and industrial fires in Manaus

5 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Amazonas environmental agency fines landowner for illegal burning

The environmental crisis in the Amazon continues to escalate, with wildfires in the states of Amazonas and Pará driving critical air pollution. While Manaus previously recorded extreme PM2.5 concentrations of 401.4 µg/m³

Disaster risk management in Brazil and Portugal

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: João Pessoa implements risk reduction plan and community dialogue

Municipalities in Brazil and Portugal are implementing various initiatives to strengthen disaster risk reduction and community resilience. In Brazil, efforts include the implementation of Municipal Risk Reduction Plans

Flooding and widespread utility outages in Brazil

10 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Apucarana resumes pothole repair operations after heavy rains

Heavy rainfall and severe storms have caused flooding, geological instability, and widespread utility outages across Brazil. In São Paulo, cities like Santo André and Americana experienced significant precipitation. In t

Weather instability in Lages, Brazil

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazil weather: varied forecasts for São Paulo, Lages, and other regions

Weather forecasts for Lages, Brazil, indicate recurring periods of instability and precipitation. In late September, Lages was expected to experience scattered rains and significant precipitation, with volumes potentiall

Hurricanes and extreme weather impact Mexico

211 clusters · 1143 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Mexico weather: Tropical storm Trudy weakens as Cold Front 2 brings heavy rain

Extreme weather continues to impact Mexico, driven by the Mexican monsoon, tropical waves, and the movement of Hurricane Trudy. Widespread instability has triggered intense hailstorms in the State of Mexico, covering str

Weather mitigation and relief in Rio Grande do Sul

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Rio Grande do Sul receives disaster relief funds and FGTS access

In Rio Grande do Sul, authorities and local entities have implemented measures to address weather-related damage. The state government launched a public notice to support anti-hail systems in the Serra and Campos de Cima