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Rio Grande do Sul
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A cold front is bringing a new round of severe storms to southern Brazil, with an extratropical cyclone expected to form in the South from tomorrow. Rio Grande do Sul's civil defense reports the weather event has hit 78 municipalities with 83 recorded incidents, while heavy rain and winds have damaged areas and raised river levels in the state. Forecasts warn of up to 100 mm of rain and hail across five states, and winds of 76.3 km/h were recorded in Paraná ahead of the cyclone.
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A weather outlook for Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, says Wednesday will bring cloudy skies and rain to parts of the state. The forecast from Correio do Povo is drawing attention from residents planning their week around the wet conditions.
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Corsan has delivered a water and sewage quality certification to Passo Fundo Shopping, confirming that the mall's water supply and wastewater systems meet the utility's quality standards. The certification marks an official recognition of safe water treatment at the shopping center, which serves a large number of visitors daily in the region.
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Marcelo Maranata, a candidate for governor of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil's elections, took part in the RBS TV debate alongside other contenders. He said sectoral agricultural development funds "must all be maintained", argued that salary adjustments should be tied to revenue increases, and called promises to end health care waiting lists "irresponsible".