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Severe weather is hitting much of Brazil, with São Paulo's state government mobilising emergency services after 92 rain alerts across the state. Forecasters at INMET warn of storms, heavy rain and even hail over the election weekend in large parts of the country, while northern Rio Grande do Sul remains under alert for thunderstorms. Authorities are urging voters to plan for wet conditions at polling stations.
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Borussia Dortmund's possible sponsorship deal with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is dividing the club and its fans. Reports suggest the BVB leadership is leaning toward the partnership, but the controversial nature of cooperating with a defence company has sparked strong debate among supporters and in German media.
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Storms with strong winds and hail are once again hitting Rio Grande do Sul, prompting attention on the state's civil defence service. The Uruguai River has begun to fall in Itaqui, though families remain displaced, and several rivers are still above flood level across the state. Inmet issued an orange storm alert for the South region, and forecasters warn a new cyclone could form in the coming days.
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Weather forecasts for Juazeiro, in Bahia, are drawing attention, with INMET projecting a maximum temperature of 38°C on Tuesday (27) and a chance of rain. The report, shared by local programme Preto no Branco with Sibelle Fonseca, has residents in the region keeping an eye on the heat and possible showers.
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El Niño is back in the spotlight as meteorological agencies and news outlets across South America update their forecasts. Brazil's INMET released its September bulletin, with reports warning of heavy rains and storms in Rio Grande do Sul and risks to food production in Santa Catarina. Analysts describe a possible super El Niño redistributing rainfall and hurting agricultural productivity, while farmers seek strategies to adapt vegetable crops. In Argentina, Patagonia is watching shifting projections closely.
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Heavy rains are again a focus in Brazil as the national weather service INMET issued forecasts for Wednesday the 21st and Thursday the 22nd. In São Paulo state, reports point to changing conditions with rain expected in the capital and interior, while high wildfire risk persists in inland regions. In Cosmópolis, the city government is working to repair areas hit by a recent storm.