According to MetSul Meteorologia, the city of Porto Alegre and the metropolitan region are currently experiencing the most critical situation as a result of the heavy rains that hit Rio Grande do Sul last week. The level of Guaíba reached over 5.30 meters, more than half a meter higher than what was recorded in the historic flood of 1941.
Despite this, MetSul points out that there is a downward trend in the level of the river that bathes the capital of Rio Grande do Sul . Falling from this Monday (6), even this week, the Guaíba overflow level could reach 3 meters. This index is still considered high, as the flood level is considered to be above 2 meters. Meteorologists therefore predict that the floods could last for many days to come.
Throughout this week, new floods are expected to be recorded in the Lagoa dos Patos region. According to MetSul, this is where a “huge amount of water from Greater Porto Alegre” goes with the North wind that is expected to blow until Wednesday (8).
MetSul warns of severe flooding in cities on the state's coast, such as Pelotas and Rio Grande .
On the other hand, the improvement can already be seen in Vale do Taquari, in the center of Rio Grande do Sul and in Serra Gaúcha .
Guaíba at 5.30 meters
The lake Guaíba reached 5.31 meters this Sunday (5) , record levels in the history of Porto Alegre. The previous mark was 4.76 meters, which occurred in 1941. The city hall issued a warning for catastrophic flooding in the capital.
According to the city hall, 60 roads are completely blocked in Porto Alegre, and 13 are partially blocked. Several license plates of cars that were lost due to flooding were collected.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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