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Civil Defense and Inmet issued a red alert for severe storms, intense rain, and strong winds in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Intense rainfall and strong winds are affecting Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, prompting a red alert for storms from the Civil Defense and the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet). Similar alerts for heavy rain and strong gusts have been issued for parts of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The forecasts predict potential for hail and lightning in affected regions.
These weather events follow a pattern of severe atmospheric disturbances impacting southeastern Brazil. The alerts signal a period of heightened risk for communities, with authorities advising caution and preparedness for potential disruptions and hazards associated with the extreme weather.
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English: All sources, written in Portuguese, report on severe weather alerts issued by the Civil Defense and Inmet for intense rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms in various regions of Brazil, including Rio Grande do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
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