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Paraguay and Argentina face severe flooding and storms due to El Niño
Heavy rainfall and rising river levels driven by the El Niño phenomenon are causing widespread flooding across parts of Paraguay and Argentina. In Paraguay, meteorological models predict intense storms and rainfall between 100 and 200 millimeters over a five-day period, particularly affecting the central and southern regions. The Municipality of Asunción has identified critical circulation points and warned citizens to avoid certain areas due to ongoing drainage works and potential flooding.
In Argentina, the Paraná River has reached 27.20 meters in Puerto Iguazú, leading to the closure of ten river crossings. Significant evacuations have been reported in Chaco, where 913 people have left their homes, and in Corrientes, where more than 400 people have been displaced. Additionally, authorities in La Pampa have issued alerts following sudden water releases from the Atuel River in Mendoza, which have raised concerns regarding potential flooding in the western part of the province.
Entities
Ayolas · Chaco · Ciudad del Este · Corrientes · Defensa Civil · El Niño · El Niño · Iguazú River · Itaipú Binacional · Itatí · Juan Pablo Valdés · Municipality of Asunción
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Paraná River is experiencing a rapid and sharp rise in water levels.
- [● 2 SOURCES] In Corrientes, 754 people have been evacuated or self-evacuated as of October 18. santotomealdia.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] More than 2,000 people were evacuated in Ayolas, Paraguay, as the Paraná River reached its highest level in 40 years. diarioparaguayo.com · caaguazunoticiasdigital.com.py
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Paraná River reached 6.64 meters in Corrientes. eldiadegualeguay.com · elagrocorrentino.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Chaco has issued a red alert for sectors outside the defense system due to the potential for the Paraná River to reach 7.50 meters. www.eschaco.com · frenteacano.com.ar · santotomealdia.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Paraná River level in Ciudad del Este was recorded at 120.17 meters above sea level. diarioparaguayo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] In Itatí, the Paraná reached 8.10 meters, surpassing the maximum height recorded during the 2023 flood. elagrocorrentino.com.ar · www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · caaguazunoticiasdigital.com.py
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Paraná River reached 7.06 meters in the city of Corrientes on Sunday night. elagrocorrentino.com.ar
- [DISPUTED] In Corrientes, 646 people have been evacuated or self-evacuated. www.losprimeros.tv · eldiadegualeguay.com · frenteacano.com.ar · www.periodismo365.com · elagrocorrentino.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Paraná River reached 6.91 meters in the city of Corrientes. elagrocorrentino.com.ar · www.periodismo365.com · eldiadegualeguay.com · frenteacano.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Iguazú River reached a flow of 6,460 cubic meters per second, which is more than four times the average. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · satelitenoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Expected inflows for the current day are around 35,000 m³/s. www.eby.gov.py