2023 Flooding in the Southern Hemisphere

Heavy rain and melting snow can overtop riverbanks, causing far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and people.
Flooding in Southern Brazil
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Flooding in Southern Brazil

Storms brought flooding to Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina in November 2023, continuing a trend of wet weather in the region.

Published Dec 1, 2023

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Atmospheric Rivers Swamp Central Chile
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Atmospheric Rivers Swamp Central Chile

After more than a decade of drought, strong atmospheric rivers in June and August flooded the foothills of the Andes in the Maule, Ñuble, and Biobío regions.

Published Sep 1, 2023

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Flooding in Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Flooding in Porto Alegre, Brazil

An extratropical cyclone triggered deadly flooding in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Published Jun 23, 2023

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