Juiz de Fora and other regions in Southeast Brazil are under a red alert for heavy rains due to unstable weather conditions and an incoming cold front.
As forecasted by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), unstable weather patterns are affecting a large portion of Brazil, especially the Southeast region. This includes significant areas like the Zona da Mata in Minas Gerais, the entire coastline of São Paulo, and the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. The warning has been issued due to the risk of heavy rainfall that has already caused distress in these areas over the past days.
On Thursday, the arrival of a fast-moving cold front is expected to exacerbate the situation, leading to a slight drop in temperatures, increased cloud cover, and intermittent rainfall. The Inmet has predicted precipitation rates exceeding 60 mm per hour and potentially more than 100 mm throughout the day. These conditions create a heightened risk of severe flooding, overflowing rivers, and significant landslides, especially in existing risk areas within cities.
Local authorities are urged to be on alert as the rainy conditions pose serious threats to infrastructure and public safety. Many regions have experienced recent hardships due to heavy rains, and these forecasts indicate a potential for even worse conditions that could lead to widespread disruptions and hinder recovery efforts from previous weather impacts.
