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There is a heatwave affecting 13 Brazilian states with temperatures reaching up to 40°C and low humidity, prompting a danger alert.

Brazil is experiencing intense heat with temperatures up to 40°C and low humidity levels affecting 13 states, according to multiple sources including tempo.com and Campo Grande News. This has raised public concern, leading to alerts warning of dangerous weather conditions. The heatwave is noted to particularly affect regions such as Mato Grosso do Sul and São Paulo over the weekend, with some comparisons made to European heat conditions to put the severity in perspective.