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INMET issues ‘Great Danger’ low-humidity warning across six Brazilian states

INMET’s alert covers areas of Goiás, Tocantins, Maranhão, Bahia, Minas Gerais and Piauí from 10:00 to 19:00 on October 10, 2026. It warns of relative humidity below 12% and risks to health and of wildfires.

Why it matters

The alert identifies serious wildfire and health risks across multiple regions of Brazil.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
6/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
7/10

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