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El Niño in PetrolinaPE-BR · Brazil
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: HighCritical · Drought / water / fire risk14 consecutive dry days in the forecastPetrolina is inside the projected impact zone Amazon & Northeast Brazil.
Suppressed convection brings severe drought, record-low rivers, fires and crop failure across the Amazon basin and the semi-arid Northeast.
Next 14 days in Petrolina
0 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details.
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Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Petrolina
Henrique Leite
Supply problem for over two months, as reported by G1
Vila Vitória
Residents reported almost two months without water in their taps
Vila Esperança
Report of water shortage for over 30 days, with recurring crisis
Pedra Linda
Complaints of water shortage for months and recurring problem
Izacolândia
Rural district with scheduled interruptions and greater vulnerability to drought
Vila Nova
Nucleus 8 community suffers from water shortage for over 15 years
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. 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
- Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
- Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
- If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
- Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
- Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Emergency numbers
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Frequently asked questions
Is Petrolina affected by El Niño?
Yes. Petrolina sits in the documented impact zone Amazon & Northeast Brazil: Suppressed convection brings severe drought, record-low rivers, fires and crop failure across the Amazon basin and the semi-arid Northeast.
Will it rain in Petrolina in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 0 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Petrolina do?
Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. 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.