Science & Tech · Science & Environment · 3 hrs ago
Rain is possible in Aparecida as storms threaten parts of Brazil
Aparecida, in São Paulo state, is expecting cloudy weather and possible rain on Monday, the holiday honoring Nossa Senhora Aparecida.
Temperatures could reach 30°C, and high humidity may bring showers at any time, some of them intense.
Many pilgrims are heading to the city’s sanctuary, so people travelling on the Dutra highway are advised to watch for both rain and pilgrims on the route.
The cold front also raises the risk of heavy rain in parts of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Further south, areas including western Santa Catarina and Paraná and southern Mato Grosso do Sul are also under storm risk.
In Rio Grande do Sul, isolated storms are forecast from Tuesday, with possible hail, winds above 80 km/h and flooding; the Uruguay River is already above its flood level.
Heavy rain has also led to the temporary closure of walkways at Iguaçu Falls, and they will reopen depending on river conditions.
Aparecida, in São Paulo state, could see rain at any time on Monday, October 12, as a cold front and high humidity raise the risk of showers.
The forecast for the city is cloudy skies, occasional sunshine and a high of up to 30°C.
The cold front also brings a risk of heavy rain in parts of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, while a low-pressure system is causing intense rain in parts of southern Brazil.
Foz do Iguaçu has recorded more than 200 millimeters of rain this month, with another 100 millimeters forecast for Monday.
Isolated storms are forecast in parts of Rio Grande do Sul from Tuesday, with risks including hail, strong winds and flooding.
- Who
- Residents, pilgrims and travelers in Aparecida and other affected parts of Brazil.
- What
- Rain and storms are possible in several regions, including Aparecida. Heavy rain has also prompted safety closures at Iguaçu National Park.
- When
- Monday, October 12, with isolated storms forecast in Rio Grande do Sul from Tuesday, October 13.
- Where
- Aparecida and other parts of São Paulo state, as well as areas of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, Paraná, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rio Grande do Sul.
- Why
- A cold front is keeping humidity high and increasing the risk of rain; a low-pressure system is causing intense rain in parts of the south.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
The Iguaçu Falls walkway was closed under the national park’s safety protocols because of high river flow.
Rain is possible in Aparecida, and another 100 millimeters is forecast for Foz do Iguaçu.
Isolated storms are forecast in northern and northeastern Rio Grande do Sul, mainly from afternoon into evening.
- Aparecida forecast
- High of up to 30°C on Monday, October 12
- Foz do Iguaçu rainfall
- More than 200 millimeters recorded this month
- Foz do Iguaçu forecast
- Another 100 millimeters of rain on Monday, October 12
- Iguaçu River flow
- 8.8 million liters per second when the walkway was closed
- Rio Grande do Sul storm risk
- Hail, winds above 80 km/h and up to 50 millimeters of rain per day
Sources
Related news
Srisailam Dam Project earns place in World Book of Records
Farm scientists urge paddy crop holiday as El Niño threatens water supplies
Rescued turtles return to a restored wetland in western NSW
Heat cuts coast redwoods’ photosynthesis roughly in half, study finds
Smelly wetland plant cleared from a river
First Nation-led project replants kelp forests in British Columbia
A 1960 population study predicted a Doomsday date in November 2026
Forest ecologist Zuzana Burivalova wins 2026 environmental award
Four Amazonas cities rank among Brazil’s top 20 for October fires
Digitized Congo Basin Records Reveal Warming and More Extreme Weather
Cover crops and perennial plants could help farms withstand El Niño extremes
