Petrópolis
Americannoun
noun
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In many parts of Petrópolis, lots of poorly built houses are crowded onto hillsides.
From NewsForKids.net ● Feb. 18, 2022
At least 94 people have died in Petrópolis, Brazil after heavy rains caused serious flooding and mudslides.
From NewsForKids.net ● Feb. 18, 2022
This week's rainfall in Petrópolis was the heaviest in nearly a century.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2022
The devastation was most acute in Petrópolis, a city of about 300,000, which was hit by a historic deluge on Tuesday, the force of the rain and quantity of water catching local officials by surprise.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 16, 2022
The mayor of Petrópolis, a historic city nestled in mountains some 70 miles from Rio de Janeiro’s beaches, said the death toll could still rise.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2022
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