Heavy rainfall causes infrastructure damage in Paraná

Heavy rainfall has caused significant infrastructure issues across the state of Paraná, Brazil. In Paranavaí, the Municipal Secretariat of Agriculture (Seagri) reported that 281 kilometers of rural roads have been compromised. The damage affects critical routes used for agricultural production and student transportation. Key affected areas include Estrada Cristo Rei, Estrada do Pilão, and Estrada Lemes Ferreira. The municipal government has deployed machinery to strategic points to provide emergency assistance, though definitive repairs are dependent on soil conditions.

In Apucarana, excessive precipitation—exceeding 150% of the historical average for September—has caused the Schmidt Dam to overflow. While technical inspections confirmed the dam structure remains secure, the water flow has forced the preventive closure of Rua Rafael Sorpile. Local authorities suspect the rising water levels were exacerbated by an obstruction in the drainage system, potentially caused by the illegal dumping of large waste items such as mattresses and sofas. Maintenance crews are working to clear the blockage and normalize reservoir levels.