The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued two alerts for heavy rains throughout the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, effective until 23:59 on Tuesday, October 10. The alerts are categorized into two severity levels: yellow (potential danger) and orange (danger). The warnings suggest that the entire state may experience heavy rainfall, with varying risks including localized flooding, landslides, and river overflow, depending on the specific region.

Among the warnings, the orange alert signals a higher severity that indicates a dangerous situation, predicting rain between 30 to 60 mm per hour and 50 to 100 mm daily in 30 municipalities, particularly in the Alto Oeste region. This level of rainfall poses significant risks of flooding, landslides, and river overflow, prompting authorities to issue precautionary measures and warnings to residents. Inmet advises the public to avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions and to stay vigilant to changes in their environment.

This situation underscores the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events, which may vary in severity and impact as the climate continues to change. Residents are urged to take the alerts seriously and prepare for potential emergencies as local infrastructure could be strained under such weather conditions. The precautions advised by Inmet aim to mitigate the risks associated with heavy rainfall, ensuring community preparedness and safety during the forecasted storms.