The state of São Paulo is facing a red alert for heavy rainfall due to severe weather conditions affecting much of Brazil this week. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has warned of extreme weather persisting on Thursday (12), particularly impacting the eastern and coastal areas of São Paulo, as well as parts of southern Minas Gerais and the central-south of Rio de Janeiro. Forecasters predict rainfall exceeding 60 mm per hour or over 100 mm per day, leading to significant dangers for flooding and river overflow.

Furthermore, the National Center for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters (Cemaden) has issued a bulletin indicating a high risk for landslides in regions with steep terrain, such as São José dos Campos and coastal areas between Peruíbe and Caraguatatuba. The alerts are underscored by cumulative rainfall from the previous days, which has already saturated the ground, making these areas particularly vulnerable to additional rainstorms that could range from moderate to strong.

The implications of these adverse weather conditions are grave, with authorities emphasizing the need for awareness and preparedness among local residents. The continuous downpour not only threatens lives but also poses risks to infrastructure, prompting discussions about disaster readiness and response strategies in light of climate variability increasingly affecting Brazil.