After heavy rains that flooded roads, Araguaína remains under a rain alert until Friday (27); see forecast
Heavy rains in Araguaína have led to severe flooding, prompting ongoing weather alerts from the National Institute of Meteorology.
Araguaína, located in the northern region of Brazil's Tocantins state, has been experiencing intense rainfall, leading to significant flooding in the area. Just recently, a remarkable total of 50 millimeters of rain fell in just 25 minutes, resulting in submerged streets and local residents using personal watercraft to navigate through flooded areas. Furthermore, emergency responses were required, with one driver needing to be rescued after becoming stranded during the downpour. This situation highlights the immediacy of weather-related emergencies in the region.
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a continuing orange alert for heavy rain, which is set to remain in effect until Friday, October 27, at 11:59 PM. During this warning period, rainfall amounts could potentially reach up to 100 millimeters in a single day. The local forecast predicts scattered showers throughout the day on Thursday, along with thunderstorms expected to develop in the afternoon and evening. High temperatures are anticipated to reach 30 degrees Celsius, with lows around 22 degrees Celsius.
As the week progresses, the local weather situation shows only slight improvement. On Friday, the forecast indicates isolated morning rain showers followed by more gentle drizzles in the afternoon and evening hours, with maximum temperatures dropping slightly to 28 degrees and minimums rising to 23 degrees. The ongoing rain alerts and the weather conditions illustrate the challenges that residents of Araguaína face in their daily lives due to unpredictable severe weather patterns during this season.