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El Niño in ItajaíSC · Brazil
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: HighCritical · Flooding / extreme rain2 day(s) with heavy rain in a flood-prone zoneItajaí is inside the projected impact zone Southern Brazil, Uruguay & NE Argentina.
A strengthened subtropical jet brings persistent extreme rainfall. The 2023-24 Rio Grande do Sul floods are the canonical signature.
Next 14 days in Itajaí
3 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 2 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. mm is the expected amount.
Areas with flood history in Itajaí
- Murta: Low-lying area near streams and the river, repeatedly hit by urban flooding
- Cordeiros: Frequent street flooding in low-lying sections and drainage overflow
- Cidade Nova: Repeated flood reports in low areas during heavy rain and river rise
- Barra do Rio / Imaruí: Riverine zone exposed to overflow and backwater flooding
- São Vicente: Recurring flooding in reported streets during intense rain events
- Santa Regina: Flooding in streets and housing areas during heavy rainfall
AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.
What you should do
- Learn your neighborhood's flood-prone streets and the fastest route to higher ground.
- Never walk or drive through floodwater: 15 cm of moving water can knock you down.
- Keep documents, medication and chargers in a waterproof bag, ready to grab.
- Sign up for your city's official rain/flood alerts (SMS or app) today.
- Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Emergency numbers
Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Itajaí affected by El Niño?
Yes. Itajaí sits in the documented impact zone Southern Brazil, Uruguay & NE Argentina: A strengthened subtropical jet brings persistent extreme rainfall. The 2023-24 Rio Grande do Sul floods are the canonical signature.
Will it rain in Itajaí in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 3 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 2 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Itajaí do?
Learn your neighborhood's flood-prone streets and the fastest route to higher ground. Never walk or drive through floodwater: 15 cm of moving water can knock you down. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.