climate change

Brazil Battles Unrelenting Heatwave, Fueling Devastating Wildfires

Brazil Battles Unrelenting Heatwave, Fueling Devastating Wildfires

Brazil is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, pushing temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Celsius above average, exacerbating the risk of wildfires raging across the country. This extreme weather event, classified as a “high severity” by weather trackers, is impacting several states, with the Central West region experiencing the most intense heat, reaching 35 to 40 degrees Celsius in cities like Belo Horizonte, Brasília, and Manaus.

A Derecho Storm

A Derecho Storm: The Unexpected and Powerful Force of Nature

As the winds howled and the skies darkened, the weather forecasters issued a dire warning – a derecho storm was on its way. For those unfamiliar with this term, a derecho is a rare and powerful weather phenomenon that deserves our attention and respect.