The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil has issued an orange alert for intense rains in the state of Mato Grosso until the end of February due to the possibility of severe storms.
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has warned residents of Mato Grosso that an orange alert for severe storms will be in effect until February 27. The warning includes the potential for intense rains and wind gusts reaching up to 100 km/h. This raises concerns about possible blackouts, falling tree branches, and flooding across the state due to heavy precipitation amounts that could reach between 30 and 60 millimeters per hour.
In response to the imminent threat posed by severe weather, the Fire Department of Mato Grosso has issued guidelines to residents for staying safe during storms. Recommendations include staying indoors, unplugging electrical devices to prevent short circuits, and avoiding walking or driving under trees, which could pose dangers from falling branches.
The alert is part of a larger trend of increasingly extreme weather events affecting Brazil, attributed to climate change and urban environmental challenges. Such conditions stress the importance of preparedness and public awareness to mitigate the risks associated with these intense storms, especially in vulnerable regions that may not have adequate infrastructure to manage flooding and other storm impacts.
