Heat wave coming: find out which regions of Brazil will be most affected.
Experts point out that the frequency and intensity of heat waves have increased significantly in recent years.
247 - The Southeast and Northeast regions of Brazil are poised to face record temperatures during the week of February 12-18, 2025. Capital cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Vitória are among those with the highest probability of registering new historical highs. This information comes from...CNN Brazil.
In São Paulo, temperatures could reach between 34°C and 35°C on February 13th and 14th, surpassing the previous record of 33,9°C registered on January 22nd of this year. In Rio de Janeiro, temperatures are expected to reach up to 39°C by the end of the week, exceeding the 38,7°C recorded between January 20th and 21st. Belo Horizonte could also experience highs between 34°C and 35°C on February 14th and 15th, surpassing the previous record of 34,4°C registered on January 21st. Vitória follows the same trend, with forecasts of up to 37°C, above the 36,2°C previously recorded.
January 2025 has already been considered the hottest January on record, reinforcing the trend of high temperatures at the start of the year. Climatempo warns that these conditions can have significant impacts on the population, including increased energy consumption due to the intensive use of air conditioning and pressure on local health systems, which need to attend to more cases of heat-related illnesses.
Experts point out that the frequency and intensity of heat waves have increased significantly in recent years, mainly due to global climate change. This phenomenon alters weather patterns and raises average temperatures in various regions of the world, including Brazil.
