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Paraná and Uruguay Rivers rise, triggering evacuations in Paraguay and Argentina
Heavy rainfall and the El Niño phenomenon have caused significant rising water levels in the Paraná and Uruguay rivers, leading to emergency responses across Paraguay and Argentina.
In Paraguay, the Itaipú Binacional has issued hydrological alerts for the Alto Paraná department. Approximately 41 families in the San Rafael neighborhood of Ciudad del Este have been preemptively evacuated to safe areas as the Paraná River is projected to rise from 109.47 meters to 111 meters. In the Misiones department, the town of Ayolas has seen the preventive evacuation of 15 families due to the rising river.
In Argentina, the Uruguay River is causing concern in the Mesopotamia region. In Concordia, Entre Ríos, authorities are preparing for a potential rise to 12.50 meters, which could necessitate the evacuation of approximately 400 people. The city of Colón is also on alert as water levels approach evacuation thresholds. In Corrientes, the Yacyretá Binational Entity has opened its floodgates to manage excess water, affecting downstream areas such as Ituzaingó and potentially impacting the river levels in the region.
Entities
Ayolas · Ciudad del Este · Comisión Administradora del Río Uruguay · Comisión Técnica Mixta de Salto Grande · Concórdia · El Niño · Entidad Binacional Yacyretá · Francisco Azcué · Itaipú Binacional · Paraná River · Salto Grande · Uruguay River
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Salto Grande dam is conducting discharge operations to prepare for incoming rainfall. 03442.com.ar · www.redesdenoticias.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The El Niño phenomenon is expected to cause high water events between October and December 2026. www.eby.gov.py · itunet.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] River levels in Colón and Paysandú may exceed alert levels starting Saturday. 03442.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The inflow to Yacyretá in September was 37% above the monthly average. www.eby.gov.py · itunet.com.ar · economis.com.ar
- [DISPUTED] The river level in Concordia could reach 12.50 meters in the short term. www.diariodebatepregon.com · cableinformacion.com.ar · www.talcualchajari.com.ar · www.redesdenoticias.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] The daily average discharge from Salto Grande is expected to vary between 18,000 and 19,000 m³/s. 03442.com.ar · www.redesdenoticias.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The rising Uruguay River in Concordia could lead to the evacuation of approximately 400 people. cableinformacion.com.ar · www.elheraldo.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The rising Paraná River has triggered a yellow alert in Chaco, affecting rural roads and low-lying areas. www.diariolavozdelchaco.com · primerochaco.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The rising river in Ayolas has forced the preventive evacuation of 15 families. diarioparaguayo.com · itapuanoticias.tv
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 41 families in the San Rafael neighborhood of Ciudad del Este have been evacuated to safe areas. 1000noticias.com.py · diarioprimeraplana.com · dev.tnonline.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Paraná River level is projected to rise gradually starting Sunday, October 11. 1000noticias.com.py · diarioprimeraplana.com