Brazil's meteorological institute issued orange-level warnings for intense rainfall and coastal winds across multiple states in the Northeast (Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte) and South (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná). Rainfall projections reach 100mm/day in affected areas with winds 60-100 km/h. Related incidents include storms in Rio Grande do Sul displacing residents across 19 cities and storms in Pernambuco causing four deaths and over 1,000 displaced persons.

Romanian drone maker BraveX Aero has delivered its first jet-powered Vimana Jet drones to customers, completing validation of aircraft capable of reaching 500 km/h and flying for 40 minutes at cruising speed. The company is seeking seed funding to expand production and develop a vertical take-off and landing model by end of 2026, positioning itself as a supplier for European security customers.