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1 day ago · Porto Alegre (UK: / ˌ p ɔːr t uː ə ˈ l ɛ ɡ r eɪ /, US: /-ɑː ˈ l eɪ ɡ r i, ˌ p ɔːr t oʊ ə ˈ l ɛ ɡ r ə /, Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpoʁtwaˈlɛɡɾi] ⓘ; lit. ' "Joyful Harbor" ') is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.
May 25, 2024 · Porto Alegre, city, capital of Rio Grande do Sul estado (state), southern Brazil. It lies near the Atlantic Ocean coast at the northern end of the freshwater Patos Lagoon along an arm of the lagoon known as the Guaíba River. The city is situated at the junction of five short but deep rivers that
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May 8, 2024 · The OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8 captured an image (above) of Porto Alegre’s flooded downtown area on May 8, 2024. Floodwater inundated the historic district, caused the international airport to close, swept through major stadiums, and left several highways impassable.
May 9, 2024 · PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — As major floods engulfed entire cities in the northern part of the Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state last week, meteorologist Estael Sias knew the water would drain into capital Porto Alegre’s metropolitan region and that she would need to find a safe place.
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1 day ago · Porto Alegre ([ˈpoɾtu aˈlɛɡɾi] pronúncia ⓘ) é um município brasileiro e a capital do Rio Grande do Sul, estado mais meridional do Brasil. [7] Com uma área de quase 500 km² e uma população de 1 492 530 habitantes, [8] encontra-se sobre um terreno diversificado, com morros, baixadas e um grande lago: o Guaíba.
4 days ago · Porto Alegre, the capital city of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil, is a vibrant and diverse metropolis that offers a rich blend of cultural, historical, and natural attractions. Situated on the banks of the Guaiba River, the city is known for its beautiful waterfront, iconic landmarks, and bustling streets.
May 8, 2024 · The airport in Porto Alegre remains under water People in southern Brazil have described the unprecedented devastation wreaked by flooding and overflowing rivers which have left swathes of the...
