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El Niño phenomenon causes flooding and evacuations across South America
The El Niño phenomenon is driving severe weather across South America, causing significant flooding, river rises, and evacuations in Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador, and Peru. In Argentina, the Paraná River's rise has forced nearly 1,800 people to flee their homes in Chaco and Corrientes, while Misiones has recorded 141 evacuations and 117 damaged homes. In Chaco, the Barranqueras and Puerto Vilelas areas face critical water levels, with the Paraná reaching 7.27 meters in some sectors. In Paraguay, authorities estimate approximately 20,000 families will be affected by the season, with nearly 2,000 already evacuated.
In Ecuador, ocean temperatures have risen by up to 5.2°C, leading to extraordinary rainfall on the coast and affecting over 22,700 people. The Instituto Oceanográfico y Antártico de la Armada (Inocar) warns that the phenomenon is strengthening and could reach maximum intensity by late 2026. Similarly, in Peru, authorities are on alert for floods and landslides due to the warming Pacific waters.
In Santa Fe, Argentina, the government has coordinated the relocation of livestock to higher ground, successfully reducing the number of animals at risk in island areas by over 70%. Experts suggest the climatic effects could persist through early 2027.
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Argentina · Chaco · Comisión Nacional de Emergencias · Costa Rica · Ecuador · El Niño · Government of Santa Fe · INAMHI · INOCAR · Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología · Instituto Oceanográfico y Antártico de la Armada · Juan Pablo Valdés
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Sandbag defenses placed by residents were unable to stop the water from entering homes. limite42.com · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Provincial police assisted residents with evacuations via boat. limite42.com · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The floodwaters caused soil erosion, sinkholes, and tilted utility poles. limite42.com · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Barranqueras stream overflowed in Tres Bocas and Puerto Vilelas, Chaco. limite42.com · tolhuinprimero.com · www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The region experienced approximately 100 millimeters of rainfall. limite42.com · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A yellow alert is in effect for northern Corrientes and Misiones.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wind gusts in Entre Ríos could reach 90 km/h. entreriosya.com.ar · www.elheraldo.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Meteorological Service issued a yellow alert for ten departments in Entre Ríos. entreriosya.com.ar · nogoyatimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rainfall in some areas of the Litoral could reach 100 mm.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Rivers in the region are exceeding evacuation levels. facundoquiroga.com · catriel25noticias.com · fjala.al · sinjali.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Accumulated precipitation in Entre Ríos is expected to be between 25 and 50 mm. entreriosya.com.ar · www.elheraldo.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The military is assisting with water removal in Piura, Peru.