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Paraná and Iguazú rivers flood across South America

Heavy rainfall linked to the El Niño phenomenon has caused significant flooding across the Paraná and Iguazú river basins, affecting Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The Iguazú River reached a flow of 12,000 cubic meters per second, nearly nine times its average, forcing authorities in both Argentina and Brazil to restrict access to the main tourist circuits at Iguazú Falls to ensure public safety.

In Paraguay, the rising Paraná River has led to the evacuation of over 100 families in the San Rafael neighborhood of Ciudad del Este. To manage the increased water volume, the Itaipú hydroelectric plant opened its second spillway channel. In Argentina, the Paraná River is rising steadily in areas like Barranqueras, where officials expect levels to reach critical heights, and in Entre Ríos, where the government has committed funds for hydraulic works to mitigate the emergency.

Agricultural impacts are also being felt, with producers in the Victoria islands of Entre Ríos urgently evacuating livestock to avoid losses. While some regions report improved pasture conditions due to the rain, the overall hydrological emergency remains high, with authorities monitoring river levels and preparing for potential further increases through the end of the year.

Entities

Argentina · CECOED · Ciudad del Este · Comisión Administradora del Río Uruguay · El Niño · El Niño · Iguazu Falls · Iguazu National Park · Iguazú National Park · Iguazú River · Itaipú Binacional · National Institute of Water

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Paraguayan government has deployed emergency operations in Ciudad del Este and Ayolas due to the rising Paraná River. www.elheraldopy.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The extreme river rises are linked to the El Niño climate phenomenon. argentarnoticias.com.ar
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Over 400 people have been affected by flooding in the Corrientes and Entre Ríos provinces.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Paraná River reached 116.13 meters above sea level at the Friendship Bridge station.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Iguazú National Park closed the Superior and Inferior tourist circuits due to the river flow exceeding 11,000 cubic meters per second. eldiarionoticias.com.ar · zetafmdigital.com.ar
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Uruguay River in Paso de los Libres, Corrientes, reached 9.14 meters, surpassing the 8.50-meter evacuation threshold.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Salto, Uruguay, approximately 100 people have been displaced due to the rising Uruguay River. elpueblodigital.uy
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Uruguay River in Paso de los Libres, Argentina, reached 9.14 meters, surpassing the 8.50-meter evacuation threshold.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Over 400 people have been affected by flooding in the Corrientes and Entre Ríos provinces of Argentina.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ferry services between Presidente Franco, Paraguay, and Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, have been suspended due to high Paraná River levels.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Itaipú Binacional is monitoring the Paraná and Iguazú rivers to mitigate impacts on riverside populations.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Iguazú National Park closed tourist circuits due to the river flow exceeding 11,000 cubic meters per second. eldiarionoticias.com.ar · zetafmdigital.com.ar

Sources

Provincia de Misiones [misiones.gob.ar]
¿Qué está pasando con el clima? [radioliderchacabuco.com.ar]
Emergencia hidrológica [elnacional.com.py]