New extratropical cyclone causes damage and power outages in southern Brazil

A recent extratropical cyclone has resulted in damage and power outages in several cities in the southern region of Brazil.

Official sources have reported that the cyclone’s heavy rains and strong winds have caused havoc in approximately 30 cities in Rio Grande do Sul, leaving around 400,000 people without electricity.

The state of Santa Catarina is also experiencing the effects of the cyclone, prompting a “red alert” due to wind gusts exceeding 110 kilometers per hour in some areas.

In Florianópolis, the capital of Santa Catarina, an incident occurred where a plane skidded off the runway, resulting in the cancellation of numerous flights.

Thankfully, there were no injuries.

Brazilian authorities are urging residents in affected areas to seek shelter in safe locations.

The state of Paraná, located in the south of Brazil, has issued an “orange alert” for the cyclone.

Additionally, southeastern states like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are experiencing strong gales as well.

According to the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), the cyclone is expected to move towards the coast of Rio Grande do Sul on Thursday, accompanied by powerful wind gusts.

Just last month, another extratropical cyclone caused significant devastation in Rio Grande do Sul, resulting in 16 fatalities and the evacuation of at least 15,000 people due to landslides and flooding caused by heavy rainfall.