Storms and tragedies in the states of Sergipe and Minas Gerais are the result of the South Atlantic Convergence Zones (ZCAS), which still exerts influence over the country, although it will gradually begin to lose strength in the coming days.
The beginning of this week was marked by intense rain in several regions of Brazil, with emphasis on the states of e where deaths and significant losses have already been recorded. The rains are the result of a meteorological system known as the South Atlantic Convergence Zones (ZCAS), which still exerts influence over the country, although it is gradually losing strength. Despite this decrease, the forecast for this Monday (13) still indicates heavy rains in areas of the south of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais and Amazonas, with warnings of danger for possible natural disasters.
In addition to the regions already mentioned, other states such as Maranhão, Piauí, Tocantins in the north of Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Rondônia and Bahia are also expected to face intense rains in the coming days. In Paraná, Santa Catarina and the interior of São Paulo, the rain will be light. In Rio de Janeiro, there is no forecast of large amounts of rain. In contrast, Rio Grande do Sul, western Mato Grosso do Sul and some areas in the interior of São Paulo should experience firm weather, without significant precipitation.
Temperatures remain high in much of Brazil, contributing to a feeling of stuffiness. In the capital of São Paulo, the predicted maximum is 28ºC, with no rain forecast, while in Rio de Janeiro, the temperature also reaches 28ºC, with the possibility of light rain. Brasília should record a maximum of 25ºC, while Campo Grande could reach 34ºC. The ZCAS system still affects the Central-West region, keeping temperatures milder compared to other areas of the country.
*With information from Paula Nobre
*Report produced with the help of AI
