The Brazilian National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for rain accumulation across 178 cities in the state of Paraíba, as of Thursday, the 19th. This warning covers various regions within the state, indicating that residents should prepare for possible weather disruptions. The report includes a list of specific municipalities that could be affected by the heavy rainfall, underscoring the widespread nature of the alert.

Starting from Wednesday, the 18th, two alerts have been active for intense rainfall in 64 cities within the Sertão region of Paraíba. One alert is a yellow warning, while the other is an orange warning. These alerts highlight the varying degrees of weather severity, with the yellow alert indicating potential rain of 20 to 30 millimeters per hour and wind speeds of up to 60 km/h, while the orange alert warns of significantly higher rain potential of 30 to 600 millimeters per hour and winds reaching up to 100 km/h.

Residents are advised to remain cautious, as the risks associated with these weather alerts include power outages, falling trees, flooding, and electrical discharges. The local population is encouraged to keep track of ongoing developments and have emergency plans in place as the situation evolves, particularly as alerts are set to remain in effect until the morning of Friday, the 20th.