The National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) increased the alert level due to the heat in some regions of the country.
The warning was adjusted to red (great danger) in part of Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Tocantins, Minas Gerais, Pará, Paraná, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
They appear with an orange warning (danger), on the afternoon of this Wednesday (20), regions of Bahia, Maranhão, Piauí, Santa Catarina, as well as the Federal District.
The new alerts also indicate temperatures 5ºC above average for a period longer than 5 days. The forecast of intense heat now extends until Sunday (24). In some states, above 40ºC.
What are weather alerts
To avoid panic and misinformation related to weather conditions, the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) standardizes meteorological warnings, made in partnership with other public bodies.
Meteorological warnings are severe weather alerts, divided into three severity categories (yellow, orange and red) and 17 types related to different meteorological phenomena. Alerts include heat waves, exceptional increases or decreases in rainfall, wind, air humidity, among others.
Red warnings are the most serious and indicate the risk of major damage, accidents and preparation for emergency measures. Therefore, INMET only issues red alerts in agreement with the National Civil Defense.
See also: Impacts of climate change
Source: CNN Brasil
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