Water
Storms injure 20 and damage 77 cities in southern Brazil
More than 20,000 people were affected in Rio Grande do Sul by intense rain, hail and winds near 100 km/h. The Chapecó tornado occurred separately in Santa Catarina.
Etiqueta: Defensa Civil
Climate
Cold front triggers storm alerts and lowers São Paulo’s high to 21C
After days of unseasonable heat, the capital expected temperatures from 15C to 21C on September 1. Inmet warned of up to 50mm of daily rain, 60km/h gusts and possible hail, while Civil Defence flagged stronger winds across several parts of the state.
Air
São Paulo issues alert for heat, dry air and wildfire risk
Civil Defence keeps the alert in force through 19 August, with temperatures up to 7°C above normal and humidity below 30% across much of the state. In the western half it may fall below 20%, raising wildfire and respiratory risks.