The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a red alert indicating severe weather conditions due to extreme rainfall expected in Northern and Northwestern Minas Gerais between Sunday and Monday. This alert, the highest level on their scale, warns of potential accumulations exceeding 60mm per hour or 100mm per day, raising concerns for significant flooding, river overflows, landslides, and other emergencies in the region.

This warning comes at a time when local municipalities are already dealing with impacts from recent heavy rain, emphasizing the urgency of preparedness for even greater precipitation events. The areas under warning are particularly susceptible to intense flooding and related disasters, leading authorities to act to ensure the safety of residents.

Residents in the affected cities are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for possible evacuations and emergent situations. Since the alert is in effect until late Monday, there is a crucial need for continued monitoring of weather developments and community readiness to mitigate the expected impacts.