
Cold front causes sharp drop in temperatures in practically all regions of the state
More than 500 municipalities in Minas Gerais are under warning for storms this Monday (9) due to the passage of a cold front that causes a sharp drop in temperatures in the state.
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Passage of a cold front affects the state of Minas Gerais with a drop in temperature and forecast of intense rain.
More than 500 municipalities in Minas Gerais are under alert for storms this Monday (9), amid the passage of a cold front that causes a sharp drop in temperatures in practically all regions of the state. The rain can be heavy and accompanied by intense gusts of wind and hail.
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) also warns of a drop of 5°C or more in thermometers. In Belo Horizonte, for example, the maximum reached 28.8°C on Sunday (8), while, for this Monday, the forecast is just 20°C.

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