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Severe weather alerts in Brazil impacting logistics and elections
Brazil's Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia has issued multiple storm and cyclone alerts affecting logistics and agricultural operations in several states.
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On 14 October, the Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (Inmet) issued an orange alert for severe storms in six Brazilian states, including heavy rainfall up to 100 mm and winds up to 100 km/h. On 23 October, Inmet issued a cyclone warning for Paraná, effective until 25 October, with potential heavy storms and winds reaching 100 km/h. The cyclone alert coincided with the second round of elections, raising concerns about voter turnout and logistics in the state.
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Cyclone alert issued for Paraná until Sunday
Impact Logistics and agricultural operations in Paraná face disruptions due to severe weather conditions.
Sources: G1 ↗, CNN Brasil ↗
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Storm warnings issued for six Brazilian states
Impact Logistics and agricultural operations in the affected states will face disruptions due to severe weather conditions.
Sources: Folha de S.Paulo ↗, CNN Brasil ↗
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