Rains continue in Central Brazil and Inmet maintains yellow alert for the Southeast

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Published Mar 29, 2024

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The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for intense rains across Southeast Brazil, including Minas Gerais, Litoral Paulista, Rio de Janeiro, and southern Espírito Santo, forecasting up to 50mm of rain within 24 hours. This alert indicates a low risk of flooding and landslides, especially in vulnerable areas. The heavy rains are due to wind circulation and maritime infiltration, aiding in rain cloud formation. Furthermore, the Inmet's Cosmo model predicts significant rainfall in the Center-West region, covering Mato Grosso, Goiás, northern Mato Grosso do Sul, and Tocantins in the Matopiba area, with expected accumulations varying across these regions.

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The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) maintains the alert for intense rains in Southeast Brazil this Thursday (28). It has been raining in the region for some time, with a lot of disruption and new problems not being ruled out in rural areas, but also in urban areas. According to the yellow alert, Minas Gerais, the Litoral Paulista, Rio de Janeiro, and southern Espírito Santo may receive rain of up to 50mm in the next 24 hours. "Low risk of flooding and small landslides, in cities with such risk areas", states the statement. The concern, however, is with excess water as volumes have been above average in many points in recent days, especially in Espírito Santo. "The circulation of winds in the middle and low levels of the atmosphere brings a greater flow of humidity from the interior of the country to the extreme north of São Paulo and the center-south and Triângulo de Minas. We have a lot of maritime infiltration, also contributing to the formation of these rain clouds", ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas