After weeks of intense heat, Manaus records rain this Saturday (22); 'I couldn't take so much heat anymore', celebrates Manauara

Manaus recorded showers of rain this Saturday morning (24) in several neighborhoods of the capital. The phenomenon occurred after weeks of intense heat. According to Civil Defense, the volume should vary between 10 and 30 millimeters, with greater intensity in the North and East Zones. On social media, videos showed rain falling across the city. (watch above) Residents reported rain in neighborhoods such as São José, Grande Vitória, Centro, Planalto, Aleixo and Zumbi. Many celebrated the change in climate. “It's a good thing it's raining, I couldn't take so much heat anymore,” said Cristiana Nascimento, resident of São José 2. Manaus recorded the hottest day of 2026 on August 10. The Amazonian capital reached a maximum temperature of 36.1°C at around 2pm, according to data from the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet). ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp The head of the Manaus Civil Defense Support Division, Guilherme Figliuolo, stated that rain was already forecast for the weekend. The forecast is for moderate to heavy rain. For Sunday (23), showers of 10 millimeters of rain are also expected in the capital, mainly during the early hours, with a reduction in instability throughout the day. "For today, the expected volume of rain is between 10 and 30 millimeters. We are monitoring the evolution of this system that is north of Manaus in case it intensifies more than expected, but there was no abnormal phenomenon for this event, just an entry of moisture that resulted in today's rain", said Guilherme. READ ALSO Forecast in the interior According to the Management and Operational Center of the Amazon Protection System (Censipam), intense rain is forecast at any time of the day in São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Japurá, Barcelos, Tabatinga and Fonte Boa. In municipalities such as Envira, Boca do Acre, Apuí and Humaitá, Saturday should be sunny and warm, with no rain forecast. Temperatures inside should vary between 29°C and 34°C. Barcelos should register a maximum of 30°C. Benjamin Constant and Atalaia do Norte can reach 29°C. Nhamundá, Boa Vista do Ramos and Maués should have the highest temperatures, with a maximum of 34°C. After high temperatures, Manaus has recorded rain this Saturday (24); 'I couldn't take so much heat anymore', celebrates Manauara Photo: Reproduction/Rede Sociais