Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera

Brazil Weather Crisis: Floods, Storms & Severe Damage

206 clusters · 1033 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Storms in Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul affect 4,800 homes

By late September 2026, extreme weather driven by an extratropical cyclone and colliding air masses has escalated into a humanitarian and infrastructure crisis across Brazil and neighboring South American nations. In Ri

Weather extremes and climate adaptation in Brazil and PT

3 clusters · 48 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Severe weather alerts issued across Brazil and Portugal

Extreme weather events and climate adaptation measures continue to evolve in Brazil and Portugal, influenced by the El Niño phenomenon. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that El Niño is expected to p

Portugal heat wave, wildfire, and weather instability 2026

85 clusters · 224 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Portugal weather: 12 districts under yellow warning for rain and wind

The heat wave and wildfire crisis in Portugal intensified throughout July and early August 2026. July was the driest month for continental Portugal this century, with rainfall below 8% of the seasonal norm. This drought

Portugal wildfire management and heatwave risks

11 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Portugal faces maximum wildfire risk in over 70 municipalities

The Portuguese government has recognized rural fires in Vouzela and Valpaços as a natural catastrophe, allocating ten million euros to assist farmers in restoring chestnut, olive, and vineyard crops. This follows intense

EU economic impact and extreme weather trends 2026

17 clusters · 307 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Spain records historic summer heat with record temperatures in Murcia and Aragon

Extreme weather and climate-related disasters are increasingly straining public finances across the European Union. Between 1980 and 2024, these events caused approximately 822 billion euros in economic losses, with one-

Weather warnings in Portugal

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Lisbon and Faro under yellow warning for strong winds

The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) issued a yellow weather warning for the districts of Lisbon and Faro. The warning, the lowest level on a three-tier scale, was set to remain in effect until 9:00

Portugal climate adaptation and resilience efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Portugal integrates climate services for agriculture and public investment

Portugal is pursuing various strategies to enhance climate resilience and adaptation, particularly within the agricultural and public investment sectors. To combat wildfires, the Portuguese government has requested Euro

Severe weather and natural disasters in Brazil

2 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Southern Brazil storms cause deaths and mass displacement

In early September 2026, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued severe weather alerts across various Brazilian regions, including the South, Southeast, and Center-West. Warnings included risks of heavy rain

Dry season health risks in Brazil

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Portugal health alert issued over North African dust intrusion

In Brazil, the dry season occurring between May and October in the Central-West and Southeast regions is presenting significant health risks. Low humidity and increased air pollutants are expected to cause skin irritatio