São Paulo issues warning of forest fires across the state
The Civil Defense of São Paulo has extended its high-risk alert for wildfires across the state through Tuesday (Sept. 10). According to the Emergency Management Center, temperatures are expected to continue rising, with relative humidity falling to critical levels below 35 percent over the coming days.
In the São Paulo metropolitan region, temperatures are forecasted to reach 33°C on Tuesday (10). Relative humidity is expected to drop below 35 percent.
Air quality
According to a bulletin from the São Paulo State Environmental Company, of the 22 air quality monitoring stations in São Paulo city, ten reported "very poor" air quality, ten indicated "poor," and only two recorded "moderate" levels.
The area with the worst air quality in São Paulo is Ponte dos Remédios, along the Tietê River. This location recorded high levels of fine inhalable particles (PM2.5), which are small enough to penetrate deep into the respiratory system.
These particles are associated with increased risks of heart and lung diseases.
