Brazil: Health warnings as country gripped by ‘unbearable ... - BBC
WEBNov 15, 2023 · Red alerts have been issued for almost 3,000 towns and cities across Brazil, which have been experiencing an unprecedented heatwave. Rio de Janeiro recorded 42.5C on Sunday - a record for...
It's not yet summer in Brazil, but a dangerous heat wave is …
WEBNov 15, 2023 · It's still spring in Brazil, but a dangerous heat wave is sweeping the country, prompting health alerts and driving up energy demand as people turn to air conditioning and fans to stay cool.
Record heat index of 62.3C scorches Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
WEBMar 18, 2024 · A heatwave stifling Brazil has set new records with Rio de Janeiro’s heat index hitting 62.3 degrees Celsius (144.1 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest in a decade, weather authorities say....
Extreme heat scorches large parts of South America as winter ends
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Heat was particularly widespread in Brazil, where temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius in 11 states on Sunday, according to weather company MetSul Meteorologia. São Paulo reached 36.5...
Brazil records its hottest ever temperature - BBC
WEBBrazil has recorded its hottest ever temperature - 44.8C (112.6F) - as parts of the country endure a stifling heatwave. The record was hit on Sunday in the town of Araçuaí, in Brazil's...
See you on Copacabana? Unusually balmy weather hits Brazil in a …
WEBThe rare heat wave engulfed 19 of Brazil’s 26 states on Thursday, as well as the capital of Brasilia, according to the National Meteorological Institute, bringing also low humidity for the country that’s home to the Amazon tropical rainforest.
Brazil heat wave hits record temperatures: Rio at 62°C
WEBMar 20, 2024 · Brazil is experiencing a severe heat wave, with Rio de Janeiro recording perceived temperatures reaching a staggering 62 degrees Celsius. This gallery captures the intensity of the heat across...
It's not yet summer in Brazil, but a dangerous heat wave is …
WEBNov 15, 2023 · It's still spring in Brazil, but a dangerous heat wave is sweeping across large swathes of the country, forcing Rio de Janeiro's vendors off the streets due to health alerts and driving up...
Brazil hits hottest temperature ever recorded amid ... - Axios
WEBNov 22, 2023 · El Niño and climate change have helped drive the weeks-long heat wave that's set several daily and monthly records, caused power outages in major cities and threatened crops and biodiversity in places such as Brazil's Pantanal wetlands — where thousands of wildfires are burning.
Brazil’s Scorching September Heat Wave Causes Spike in Energy …
WEBSep 25, 2023 · A heat wave is scorching Brazil and causing a spike in energy demand as households and businesses crank up air conditioning units and doctors tells residents to avoid open-air activities...