Santa Catarina could record an increase in the number of floods by 2100, according to a study carried out by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), in partnership with the National Water Agency. The document, published last week, worries experts on the subject.
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The maximum flow of frequent floods is expected to increase by 17% in Santa Catarina. This increase could increase flood levels by up to three meters in rivers in mountainous regions and up to one meter in flat regions.
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