< Back to situations

[ORGANIZATION]

National Institute of Meteorology

Featured in 61 tracked stories · first seen

Situations

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [MA] [EG] [YE]

Extreme heat and seasonal shifts in MENA

97 clusters · 162 sources · last updated

Latest: Yemen weather forecast predicts heavy thunderstorms and heat

Weather patterns across North Africa and the Middle East continue to fluctuate between extreme heat and seasonal transitions. In Egypt, a shift in weather patterns is expected as an upper-level low-pressure system bring

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR] [AR] [CO]

Super El Niño ‘Godzilla’ intensifies, threatening global

172 clusters · 1876 sources · last updated

Latest: El Niño phenomenon: UN and WMO warn of extreme weather impacts

The Super El Niño phenomenon, nicknamed ‘Godzilla’, is reaching unprecedented levels. Sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific have hit record deviations, with NOAA indicating temperatures are currently 3.05°C

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [MZ] [AO] [BW]

El Niño climate risks in Mozambique, Madagascar, and East-A

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Angola and Mozambique forecast drought and extreme rainfall for 2026-27

The El Niño phenomenon and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole are driving severe climate risks across Mozambique, Madagascar, and East Africa, with effects expected to persist until early 2027. In Mozambique, the country fa

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [BR] [CO] [PT]

Brazil fire and heat crisis intensifies

47 clusters · 241 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil faces high mortality risk from Super El Niño heat

Brazil’s dry‑season fire‑prevention drive, intensified by El Niño, has seen widespread bans and massive resource mobilization. In Mato Grosso, a fire prohibition period is in effect across the Amazon, Cerrado, and Pantan

[ACTIVE] [CULTURE] [BR] [ES] [PT]

August-September 2026 Moon Phases: Cultural and Scientific

17 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Moon enters Waning Gibbous phase after September 26 Full Moon

The August-September 2026 lunar cycle continues to be tracked through both cultural beauty practices and scientific astronomical monitoring. A lunar calendar released in late July 2026 provides guidance for beauty treatm

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR] [AR] [MZ]

Brazil Weather Crisis: Floods, Storms & Severe Damage

204 clusters · 1033 sources · last updated

Latest: Rio Grande do Sul faces severe storms and flooding risks

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

[ACTIVE] [CULTURE] [GR] [US] [IN]

Jupiter transits and September 2026 celestial events

15 clusters · 160 sources · last updated

Latest: Harvest Moon rises globally alongside Saturn

Astrological predictions indicate that Jupiter’s movements through 2026 and 2027 will influence various zodiac signs. In August 2026, Jupiter is expected to enter the Ashlesha Nakshatra in Cancer, a transit lasting until

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [BR]

Brazilian municipalities expand water, sanitation and flood/

35 clusters · 181 sources · last updated

Latest: Bento Gonçalves and Cotiporã declare emergency after heavy rains

Water utilities continue an intensive upgrade programme through July 2026, with Águas do Rio finishing 36 Guandu interventions, Araras replacing 30 km of iron mains, and Porto Alegre installing temporary dikes and submer

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR]

Weather patterns and humidity alerts in Alagoas

2 clusters · 60 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil weather: Amazonas declares emergency amid drought as South faces heavy rain

Weather patterns in Alagoas transitioned from a period of brief instability and sunny conditions in mid-September to a period of low humidity by late September. Initially, forecasts indicated a mix of passing showers in

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR]

Brazilian municipal dengue prevention efforts

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Distrito Federal Civil Defense alerts for storms and strong winds

Brazilian municipalities are intensifying public health efforts to combat the spread of dengue fever. In Itapecerica, a 2026 task force has been launched to coordinate urban cleaning and community mobilization, specifica

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR] [US]

Severe storms and variable spring weather in Brazil

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Minas Gerais weather: Cold front brings storms and rain

The severe weather event in São Paulo and Minas Gerais has escalated, with São Paulo recording its wettest September since records began in 1943. In the capital, rainfall reached 253.8 mm by September 14, significantly e

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [DZ] [SN] [TN]

Heavy rainfall and flooding in Algeria and Tunisia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: North Africa weather: Heavy rainfall and flood alerts in Tunisia and Algeria

In mid-September 2026, Algeria's National Meteorological Office issued an orange weather alert for nine provinces, including Jijel, Skikda, and Annaba, warning of heavy rainfall accumulations between 20 and 40 mm. By Se

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [TN]

Tunisia flood preparedness and weather disruptions

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Tunis flooding disrupts capital following heavy rainfall

Tunisian authorities initially focused on disaster prevention and preparedness. Interior Minister Khaled Nouri met with the National Commission for the Prevention and Control of Catastrophes to advocate for a transition

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR]

Extreme weather patterns in Brazil

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil experiences record rainfall and drought relief

In early September, a strong polar air mass brought record-breaking cold temperatures to Southeast Brazil. São Paulo recorded its coldest September afternoon since 2000, while Rio de Janeiro experienced its lowest maximu

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR] [AR] [MZ]

Weather extremes and climate adaptation in Brazil and PT

2 clusters · 45 sources · last updated

Latest: El Niño phenomenon projected to persist until February 2027

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

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR]

Campo Grande manages storm damage and seeks federal aid

5 clusters · 42 sources · last updated

Latest: Campo Grande seeks federal aid after severe storms cause widespread damage

Campo Grande continues to manage the aftermath of severe storms that led to a 180-day state of emergency. The city has recorded 450 occurrences, with 423 incidents specifically involving fallen trees or branches. Follow

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR]

Extreme heat and low humidity in Piauí

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Piauí cities record extreme heat and temperature swings

The Brazilian state of Piauí has experienced a period of extreme heat and critically low humidity. Initially, the Secretariat of Environment and Water Resources (Semarh) issued alerts due to a high-pressure atmospheric s

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR]

Minas Gerais political and environmental developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Minas Gerais: Political debates and weather alerts

In Minas Gerais, political activity has intensified as gubernatorial candidates debate state management and economic policy. Acting governor Mateus Simões (PSD) assessed the administration of Romeu Zema with a grade of 7

[QUIET] [CULTURE] [BR] [PT]

Extreme heat and low humidity in Cuiabá

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuiabá experiences temperature drop after extreme heat

Cuiabá, Brazil, experienced extreme weather conditions characterized by temperatures exceeding 40°C and critically low relative humidity, which reached as low as 11%. In response to these conditions, meteorological alert

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR]

Extreme weather and accelerating heat in Amazonas, Brazil

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Amazon Basin faces rapid increase in extreme heat and water stress

The Amazonas region of Brazil continues to face extreme weather patterns, including intense heat, severe storms, and increasing water stress. Following record-breaking temperatures in late August 2026, new research publi

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR] [US]

Brazil El Niño climate response

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Climate change drives global demand for infrastructure and urban adaptation

The Brazilian federal government has initiated measures to prepare for the projected 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon, which experts suggest could be one of the strongest recorded since 1950. Initially, the Ministry of Devel

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [TN]

Weather disturbances and heavy rain in Tunisia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Tunisia weather alerts issued as heavy rains cause flooding

Tunisia is transitioning from summer warmth to a period of disturbed weather characterized by thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rainfall. Early forecasts indicated that precipitation levels could reach between 30 and 50 mm

[QUIET] [HEALTH] [TN]

Tunisia extreme weather and emergency response

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Tunisia Civil Protection reports record summer 2026 interventions

In August 2026, Tunisia’s Ministry of Health announced a series of heatwave prevention and early warning measures. Led by Minister Mustapha Ferjani, the plan focused on utilizing forecasts from the National Institute of

[QUIET] [CRIME] [MX] [AR] [ES]

Mexico national seismic drill preparations

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico reports 53% drop in daily homicides under Sheinbaum administration

Mexico has scheduled its Second National Drill for September 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM central time. Coordinated by Civil Protection authorities, the exercise is designed to test evacuation routes, institutional communicatio

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR] [AR] [MZ]

Brazil weather: Extreme cold and snow potential in south

7 clusters · 159 sources · last updated

Latest: Southern Brazil experiences snow and extreme cold

The cold front and extratropical cyclone impacting Brazil have resulted in widespread severe weather and significant temperature shifts. Following orange-level wind alerts for eleven states, the cyclone—formed near the B

Also covered in