Rio de Janeiro state faces storm risk after heavy rains in Baixada Fluminense

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The state of Rio de Janeiro faces the risk of severe storms on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, following heavy rains in the Baixada Fluminense region. Several municipalities, including São João de Meriti, Duque de Caxias, and Nova Iguaçu, are at high risk of landslides and flooding. The Civil Defense may issue further alerts for the entire state. The Baixada and Sul Fluminense regions were most affected by Monday's downpours, with one fatality reported in São João de Meriti and hundreds displaced across various cities.


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