The Guaíba River, which flows through Porto Alegre, began to overflow on November 20, 2023, reaching a level of 3.01 m (9.8 feet), marking it as the third-highest flood since 1941. The flooding in this area is a rare occurrence, with such high water levels at the Central Wharf having only been recorded a few times in the past 80 years.
Devastating Floods Submerge Porto Alegre in Brazil
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