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.
