Ende Februar startet in Rio de Janeiro der Karneval. Die Veranstalter erwarten insgesamt sechs Millionen Menschen. Schon jetzt sollte es erste Umzüge geben. Die Temperaturen sind jedoch bedrohlich hoch.
Rio de Janeiro is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 44°C, prompting the city to declare a heatwave stage four out of five. High humidity exacerbates the heat, leading to the cancellation of some Carnival events, including a Sambaschool parade. Beaches like Ipanema are crowded as residents and visitors seek relief from the intense heat.