Inmet Keeps Orange and Yellow Alerts in Force as Weekend Storms Intensify Across Southeast and Paraná

Overview

• In São Paulo state, Civil Defense warns of widespread showers on Sunday with pockets of heavier rain, risk tiers raised across several regions, and up to 50 mm forecast in the capital.
• Minas Gerais remains under higher‑severity orange advisories in multiple municipalities, with forecasts of 30–60 mm per hour or 50–100 mm per day and hazards that include flooding and landslides.
• Paraná lists 322 cities under a more severe notice that includes the chance of winds up to 100 km/h and very intense rain, with storms expected to be more widespread on Sunday.
• Documented impacts include flash flooding near 60 mm in Governador Valadares, a woman swept by runoff in Belo Horizonte, and hail causing damage in interior cities of SP and MG such as Luz, Tatuí, Sorocaba, Socorro and Vargem Grande do Sul.
• Authorities urge residents to avoid flooded areas, stay clear of trees during strong winds, disconnect electrical devices in risk situations, and contact Civil Defense (199) or Fire Department (193) for emergencies as alerts remain active through the weekend.