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Paraná River rising triggers hydrological alerts in Paraguay and Argentina
Authorities in Paraguay and Argentina have issued hydrological alerts due to rising water levels in the Paraná River. The Yacyretá Binational Entity has opened its floodgates to manage excess water as levels approach critical thresholds that could lead to flooding in low-lying areas and island communities.
Itaipú Binacional is actively monitoring the river and conducting field verifications in Ciudad del Este, specifically in the San Rafael neighborhood. Technical teams have noted that rising levels in the Paraná are causing backwater effects in the Acaraymí stream, threatening local homes. Projections suggest water levels could rise significantly in the coming days, potentially affecting approximately 12 to 15 residences.
In Argentina, officials in Corrientes are monitoring both the Paraná and Uruguay rivers. While the Paraná's rise is currently considered less significant, models suggest it could reach alert levels by mid-October. The Uruguay River is also under watch due to heavy rainfall in northern regions, with several coastal towns at risk of flooding.
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AEMET · Administración Provincial del Agua · Añatuya · Boyacá · Calamonte · Chile · Ciudad del Este · Coquimbo · Dominican Republic · Giovanni Gomes · IDEAM · Imhpa
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of rain in Calamonte is 90% between 14:00 and 20:00.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Los Llanos de Aridane is expected to have mostly stable and pleasant weather.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Calamonte will be affected by mostly cloudy weather.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in Montuïri will range between 19 and 27 degrees.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Estimated precipitation in Calamonte is 7 mm.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in Los Llanos de Aridane will range between 18 and 26 degrees.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Montuïri will experience mostly cloudy weather with a possibility of scarce rain.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of rain in Los Llanos de Aridane is 0%.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Taquari River in Coxim has reached an alert level following heavy rainfall. www.capitalnews.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Jacuí River level in Cachoeira do Sul is slowly receding but remains above the flood threshold. ocorreio.com.br · guaiba.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] The San Rafael neighborhood in Ciudad del Este is at risk of flooding. diarioprimeraplana.com · www.itaipu.gov.py · dev.tnonline.com.br · www.opresente.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Itaipu Binacional issued an alert for potential flooding in the low-lying areas of Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. diarioprimeraplana.com · www.itaipu.gov.py · dev.tnonline.com.br · www.opresente.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · +1 more