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2022 Petrópolis floods
Natural disaster in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On 15 February 2022, intense rainfall in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil caused mudslides and flooding that destroyed parts of the city. At least 231 people died in the disaster.[1][2]
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![]() Aerial view of Petrópolis, Brazil after the floods ravaged the city | |
Date | February 15, 2022 |
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Location | Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Deaths | 231 |
Missing | 5 |
Property damage | 1 billion R$ ($193.8 million USD) |
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