Inmet warns of low air humidity in almost 100 cities in Paraíba; see places at risk
Orange and yellow alerts indicate health risks and forest fires due to low levels of relative humidity this Saturday.
Quick Look
- The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued low humidity alerts for 168 municipalities in Paraíba this Saturday (7).
- Rates vary between 12% and 30%, bringing health risks and the potential for forest fires until 7pm.
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Why It Matters
Inmet issued meteorological alerts for Paraíba due to low relative humidity, which can reach critical levels between 12% and 30%.
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued, this Saturday (7), two low humidity alerts for almost 100 cities in Paraíba. The first is an orange alert, valid for 69 cities, and the second is a yellow alert, valid for 99 cities.
During the orange alert, which came into effect at 10am and runs until 7pm this Saturday (7), air humidity can be between 20% and 12%. As for the yellow alert, which also started at 10 am and lasts until 7 pm, the relative humidity of the air must vary between 30% and 20%, levels considered below those recommended for health.
In both cases, there is a risk of forest fires and health impacts, dry skin, discomfort in the eyes, mouth and nose.
The institute recommends that the population drink plenty of water throughout the day, avoid intense physical activity during the hottest hours and try to stay in places protected from the sun between late morning and afternoon. In case of emergency, the population can contact the Civil Defense, by calling 199, or the Fire Department, by calling 193.
Open Questions
- Will alerts be extended after 7pm?
