Three alerts have been issued by the National Institute of Meteorology, signaling contrasting weather conditions in the region. The first yellow alert concerns the central-south of Mato Grosso do Sul, with risks of heavy rains and thunderstorms. Two other alerts address low humidity levels, one of which is orange, affecting areas of Mato Grosso and Goiás, where heat and drought increase health risks and fire hazards.
Weather alerts in effect in the Central-West of Brazil
This article was updated at 09:20.