Paraná River rising threatens Corrientes beaches and homes

The Paraná River is rising in Corrientes, Argentina, submerging local beaches and threatening residential areas. Current reports from the Argentine Naval Prefecture (PNA) indicate the river level has reached 6.28 meters. While this is below the 7-meter evacuation threshold, forecasts suggest the river could reach that critical level by October 20 or 21.

Several beach areas, including Malvinas I and II, are already untraversable, and the Arazaty beach is being rapidly overtaken by water. Local residents and business owners express concern regarding the economic impact on tourism and the potential flooding of low-lying neighborhoods like Caridi.

The rising waters have also triggered an emergency rescue campaign by the Paz Animal Corrientes foundation. The organization is seeking to relocate approximately 80 cats living along the waterfront to a safe, temporary shelter to prevent them from being drowned or injured by the floodwaters. The foundation is currently working to raise six million pesos to secure a new facility.