First published Oct 19, 2026, 12:14:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 12:14:30 PM UTC

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INMET issues potential-danger rainfall alert for parts of Bahia, Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo

An INMET alert is in effect on October 21, 2026, for Sul Baiano, Vale do Mucuri, Litoral Norte Espírito-santense and Jequitinhonha. It reports rain of 20–30 mm per hour or up to 50 mm per day, with low risk of flooding and small landslides in areas prone to those hazards.

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Affected location: Sul Baiano, Vale do Mucuri, Litoral Norte Espírito-santense, and Jequitinhonha, Brazil

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The warning identifies potential rainfall-related risks across several areas in three Brazilian states.

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