The highest risk areas include the north of Rio Grande do Sul, the west of Santa Catarina and the south of Paraná
An extratropical cyclone predicted to hit the southern region of this Friday (7) and Saturday (8) puts Civil Defense on alert. The phenomenon, originating from a low pressure area in , is expected to cause intense rain and winds that can reach up to 100 km/h, bringing risks to the population.
Risk Areas and Weather Forecast
According to meteorologist Camila Yunes, the areas most at risk include the north of Rio Grande do Sul, the west of Santa Catarina and the south of Paraná. The Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul has already issued a warning to the population, with the most severe weather conditions expected to occur on Friday.
The extratropical cyclone, together with the formation of a cold front, will be responsible for causing heavy rains, with the potential for roof collapses, landslides and flooding.
Situation in other states
The phenomenon should also affect the Southeast region, expected to arrive on Saturday. Although the volume of rain should not be as significant as in the South, gusts of wind that could exceed 100 km/h are expected.
In an interview, Colonel Henguel Pereira, coordinator of São Paulo’s Civil Defense, informed that the entire state is on alert, with special attention to the eastern region, including Baixada Santista, Vale do Ribeira and the metropolitan region of São Paulo. An emergency office was set up to monitor the situation in real time.
Improvement in time
The forecast indicates a tendency for the weather to improve from Saturday, with the situation expected to stabilize on Sunday. Even so, authorities reinforce the importance of the population staying informed and following Civil Defense guidelines.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), linked to the UN, recently highlighted that 2025 could become the second hottest year on record, with the global temperature remaining 1.42°C above the average of the pre-industrial period, which intensifies the occurrence of extreme weather events like this.
