Heat Alerts Expand Across Rio Region as Temperatures Near 40°C

Overview

• State health officials warn of excess heat starting Sunday with several municipalities moving to EHF Orange (Severe), and the capital forecast to join on Monday.
• Rio has been at Heat Protocol Level 2 since Friday, with highs of 39°C Saturday and up to 40°C Sunday and Monday, and isolated rain only expected from Tuesday afternoon.
• The Monitora RJ dashboard indicates Guapimirim could reach EHF Red (Extreme) on Tuesday, marking a rare escalation in risk.
• All 27 state UPAs are operating as external hydration points, and SAMU 192 has reinforced coverage with motorcycle ambulances and rapid-response vehicles.
• Cedae is distributing 10,000 liters of chilled potable water along Copacabana and Aterro do Flamengo on Saturday using mobile stations with hourly quality checks.