The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a red alert for extreme rainfall conditions affecting 36 cities in Rio Grande do Norte. This warning is valid until the end of Sunday (1st), particularly impacting areas in the Alto Oeste and Seridó regions of the state. The red alert signifies a significant risk with expected rain exceeding 60 millimeters per hour or over 100 mm in a day, raising concerns about severe flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.

In addition to the red alert, several other cities in Rio Grande do Norte are under orange and yellow alerts, which indicate lesser severity but still dangerous weather conditions. The warnings include a caution about the likelihood of heavy rainfall potentially leading to localized flooding and other related hazards. Inmet has described the risks associated with the red alert warning, emphasizing the potential for extensive water accumulation and the threat it poses to residents.

Residents are advised to take precautionary measures, such as disconnecting electrical appliances and the general power supply. The situation has already sparked discussions on social media, as evidenced by videos of children and pets playing in rainwater flooding, highlighting the dual-edged nature of such meteorological events—where joy is entangled with the threat of disaster. The situation calls for community awareness and preparedness in the face of natural hazards expected over the coming days.