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Brazil Weather Crisis: Floods, Storms & Severe Damage

206 clusters · 1033 sources · last updated

Latest: Apucarana storms cause repeated roof damage and regional disruption

By late September 2026, extreme weather driven by an extratropical cyclone and colliding air masses has escalated into a humanitarian and infrastructure crisis across southern Brazil. In Rio Grande do Sul, the death tol

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Weather extremes and climate adaptation in Brazil and PT

3 clusters · 98 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil weather: Cyclone and storms cause widespread damage

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

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Brazil fire and heat crisis intensifies

49 clusters · 277 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil heatwave: Nova Xavantina hits 43.3°C amid national red alerts

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

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Hurricane Polo sets records; landfall imminent in Baja

207 clusters · 1079 sources · last updated

Latest: Hurricane Polo strikes Mexico, causing flooding in Sonora and Baja California Sur

Hurricane Polo has set a meteorological record in the East Pacific by reaching Category 5 intensity on three separate occasions, with sustained winds of approximately 290 km/h. Meteorologist Colin McCarthy noted this pat

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Heavy rainfall and flooding in Brazil

6 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Apucarana City Council approves civil defense fund after severe storm

Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and geological instability across multiple regions in Brazil. In the state of São Paulo, cities including Santo André and Americana experienced significant precipitation. In Santo André

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Weather emergencies in Santa Catarina, Brazil

7 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: Meteotsunami hits southern coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil

By late September, the weather emergencies in Santa Catarina expanded to affect 60 municipalities. Heavy rainfall, landslides, strong winds, and hail have caused widespread disruption. Timbé do Sul recorded over 150 mm o

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Storm damage and flight cancellations in Rio de Janeiro

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: Rio de Janeiro faces storm damage and flight cancellations

Meteorological instability continues across Brazil, characterized by heavy rainfall, storm warnings, and significant temperature fluctuations. In São Paulo, ARTESP maintains safety guidance for motorists, recommending re

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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

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Flooding and Storm Damage in Paraná, Brazil

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Paraná storms cause five deaths and affect 24,000 people

The weather emergency in Paraná has resulted in at least five confirmed deaths. The fatalities include a family of three in Ponta Grossa, as well as individuals in Rio Branco do Sul and Tunas do Paraná. The state Civil

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Sanepar water supply issues in Paraná

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Paraná water supply disrupted by heavy rainfall

The sanitation company Sanepar has faced multiple water supply challenges in the state of Paraná. Following a crisis in early 2026 involving unpleasant water taste and odor in Ponta Grossa, the company entered a settleme

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Severe weather and natural disasters in Brazil

2 clusters · 94 sources · last updated

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

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South American agricultural climate risks

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Agricultural sectors face threats from wildlife and extreme weather

Agricultural producers in South America are contending with severe weather-related risks. In Argentina, a significant hailstorm on August 27 impacted between 30,000 and 80,000 hectares of wheat crops across regions inclu

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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

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Extreme weather and emergency declarations in Paraná

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Paraná weather alert: Storms and sharp temperature drop expected

By September 5, 2026, the arrival of a polar air mass has caused significant temperature drops, with some southern municipalities recording lows below 4°C. Simepar and Inmet have issued alerts for frost and storms, notin