Red Alert: 12 Brazilian States Under Threat Due to the Risk of Heavy Storms, with Winds and Forecasts of Over 100 mm of Rain per Day; See Which Ones

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 01/03/2026 at 07:36

Updated on 01/03/2026 at 07:37

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Minas Gerais Registers 69 Deaths After Storms and Enters Red Alert With Forecast of Over 100 Mm of Rain Per Day Until Sunday (1st), While 11 States Are Also Under Severe Danger Warning

Minas Gerais has recorded 69 deaths as a result of storms at the beginning of the week and remains under red alert this Sunday (01), with forecasts of rain over 100 millimeters per day, according to Inmet; another 11 states are also under severe danger warning.

Red Alert Keeps 12 States Under Severe Danger Until Sunday

The National Institute of Meteorology informs that the red alert is valid until Sunday (1st) and covers Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Espírito Santo, Maranhão, Minas Gerais, Pará, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte, and Sergipe.

According to Inmet, accumulated rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters per day is expected. There is a high risk of flooding, landslides, and river overflows in the affected areas. The affected regions can be checked on the institute’s website.

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Orange Alerts Affect 17 States and the Federal District

In addition to the red alert, Inmet has issued orange alerts, classified as dangerous, for 17 states and the Federal District.

Under warning are Alagoas, Amazonas, Bahia, Ceará, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Pará, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte, Rondônia, Sergipe, and Tocantins, as well as the DF.

In these locations, winds can reach up to 100 km per hour, with rainfall volumes that can also reach 100 millimeters per day.

The institute points to risks of power outages, falling tree branches, flooding, and lightning strikes.

Guidelines in Case of Heavy Rain and High Accumulation

Inmet recommends turning off electrical devices and, in high-risk areas, even the main energy panel. Residents on slopes should watch for signs of changes and stay in sheltered places.

During gusts of wind, the recommendation is not to seek shelter under trees due to the risk of falling and electric discharges.

It is also advised not to park vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs in case of strong winds.

In flooding situations, the recommendation is to protect belongings with plastic bags. The public should avoid facing bad weather and follow official information.

Understand How the Alert Levels of Inmet Work

Inmet classifies weather warnings into three colors. The yellow alert indicates potential danger, with guidance for caution and monitoring of predicted conditions.

The orange alert represents a dangerous weather situation, requiring constant vigilance and attention to the recommendations of authorities.

Finally, the red alert signals great danger, with a forecast of exceptionally intense phenomena and a high probability of serious damage and accidents, posing a risk to physical integrity or human life.

In these cases, it is essential to follow all instructions and be prepared for emergency measures.

With information from SBT News.

Red Alert: 12 Brazilian States Under Threat Due to the Risk of Heavy Storms, with Winds and Forecasts of Over 100 mm of Rain per Day; See Which Ones

Minas Gerais Registers 69 Deaths After Storms and Enters Red Alert With Forecast of Over 100 Mm of Rain Per Day Until Sunday (1st), While 11 States Are Also Under Severe Danger Warning

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Red Alert: 12 Brazilian States Under Threat Due to the Risk of Heavy Storms, with Winds and Forecasts of Over 100 mm of Rain per Day; See Which Ones

Minas Gerais Registers 69 Deaths After Storms and Enters Red Alert With Forecast of Over 100 Mm of Rain Per Day Until Sunday (1st), While 11 States Are Also Under Severe Danger Warning

Red Alert Keeps 12 States Under Severe Danger Until Sunday

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