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[INTERNATIONAL] · Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador, Peru · 100 sources

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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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La urgencia de aprender a prevenir [democratacoahuila.com]