River levels fluctuate across Paraguay and Argentina

Water levels in major South American rivers are showing divergent trends. In Paraguay, the Paraguay River is experiencing a significant decline in water levels across much of its course. Data from the Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) indicates a continuous downward trend since August. In Asunción, the river level reached 0.59 meters on September 12, following a loss of over 70 centimeters in less than a month. Similar decreases have been recorded in Villeta, Humaitá, and northern locations such as Bahía Negra and Fuerte Olimpo.

Conversely, the Uruguay River is seeing a rapid increase in flow due to heavy rainfall in the upper basin located in Brazil. This surge has forced the Itá and Foz do Iguaçu dams to release water, causing levels to rise in Argentine ports. In El Soberbio, the river reached 11.50 meters, exceeding the alert level set by the Prefectura Naval Argentina. Other locations, including Alba Posse and Panambí, have also surpassed alert thresholds. The Salto Grande reservoir is currently near 35 meters, and authorities may lower its level to manage the incoming volume.