Monitor this situation.

Unsubscribe anytime.

[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [INTERNATIONAL]

8 clusters · 71 sources · 42 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated 6 days ago

Flooding, Landslides, and Infrastructure Damage in Paraná

Overview

The weather emergency in Paraná has resulted in at least five confirmed deaths, including a family of three in Ponta Grossa and individuals in Rio Branco do Sul and Tunas do Paraná. The state Civil Defense reports that approximately 24,000 people have been affected across 83 to 84 municipalities, with 3,544 houses damaged and 20 structures completely destroyed. The humanitarian impact includes 2,340 displaced persons and 611 residents left homeless. Severe storms and rising river levels have caused significant disruption. In the Vale do Ivaí, the Rio Ivaí peaked at approximately 6 meters above normal levels in mid-September. Recent heavy rainfall has caused multiple landslides and barrier collapses, impacting several state and federal highways. On the BR-277, a landslide near Guarapuava forced a total closure, though the segment has since reopened under monitoring. Other closures include the PR-170, PR-364, and PR-281. In the Serra do João Bento region of Grandes Rios, a bridge was destroyed, leaving residents isolated. Additionally, the Federal Highway Police reported 27 highway interdictions, including total blockages on BR-153 and BR-476. Infrastructure damage continues to escalate. In Paranavaí, 281 kilometers of rural roads have been compromised, affecting agricultural production and student transport. In Apucarana, the Schmidt Dam overflowed due to precipitation exceeding 150% of the historical average for September. In Ponta Grossa, the Quebra-Pedra River saw its volume increase nearly tenfold, submerging the access bridge to the Buraco do Padre Natural Park. During the weekend of October 24-25, heavy rainfall caused further destruction, including a bridge collapse in Cruz Machado and power outages impacting 4,000 properties. High rainfall totals were recorded in Pato Branco (204.2 mm) and Francisco Beltrão (165.6 mm).

Entities

Paraná · Simepar · Apucarana · Defesa Civil · INMET

Claims

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

[● 5 SOURCES] A total of 23,947 people have been affected by the weather conditions.
[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 7,400 people were affected by the storms in 18 municipalities. dev.tnonline.com.br
[● 5 SOURCES] The number of municipalities affected by heavy rains in Paraná has reached 83.
[● 5 SOURCES] 2,212 people are displaced and 611 are homeless.
[● 5 SOURCES] Approximately 3,526 houses have been damaged by the storms.
[● 4 SOURCES] Five deaths have been recorded due to the heavy rains.
[● 3 SOURCES] At least 81 residents in the Vale do Ivaí region were affected by the storm.
[● 3 SOURCES] A landslide opened a crater in Mauá da Serra, forcing a family to leave their home.
[● 3 SOURCES] Heavy rains in Paraná caused total blockages on three sections of federal highways. brasilemfolhas.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Guaraqueçaba recorded the highest rainfall at 280 mm. dev.tnonline.com.br · www.jornale.com.br · www.der.pr.gov.br
[● 2 SOURCES] In Araucária, 61 people have been taken to public shelters due to flooding.
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 3,745 voters in Curitiba and Guaratuba had their polling locations transferred. brasilemfolhas.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br

Timeline

6 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources
Brazil storms cause road closures and voting disruptions
Severe storms in Brazil have caused highway closures, bridge destruction, and flooding, forcing the relocation of thousands of voters and the use of alternative transport for election equipment.
7 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
Paraná experiences severe storms and infrastructure damage
Severe storms in Paraná have destroyed bridges, flooded natural parks, and affected thousands of residents. While sun prevails temporarily, heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast to return this Thursday.
16 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
Heavy rainfall causes infrastructure damage in Paraná
Heavy rains in Paraná, Brazil, have damaged 281 km of rural roads in Paranavaí and caused the Schmidt Dam to overflow in Apucarana, leading to road closures and emergency maintenance.
20 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 34 sources
Brazil weather: Storm alerts and intense heat across regions
Brazil faces diverse weather extremes, including severe storm alerts and heavy rain in the South and Southeast, alongside intense heat and high fire risks due to low humidity in the North and Central-West.
23 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Windstorms cause structural damage in Paraná municipalities
Windstorms in Paraná, Brazil, have caused structural damage in Marilândia do Sul and Apucarana, leading to emergency family assistance and repairs to public transport infrastructure.
24 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
Paraná weather: Heavy rain and storm alerts across the state
Paraná faces heavy rainfall and storm risks due to El Niño. Recent windstorms damaged nearly 1,000 homes in Laranjeiras do Sul, while Inmet maintains alerts for 287 municipalities.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 23 sources
Paraná storms cause five deaths and affect 24,000 people
Severe storms in Paraná, Brazil, have affected nearly 24,000 people and caused five deaths. Extensive damage includes thousands of ruined homes and significant displacement across dozens of municipalities.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Rivers in Paraná, Brazil, experience rising water levels
Rivers in Paraná, Brazil, including the Rio Iapó and Rio Ivaí, have faced rising water levels due to heavy rains, with authorities monitoring risks linked to the El Niño phenomenon.

Sources

98fmapucarana.com.br · ac24horas.com · agoranointerior.com.br · agronews.tv.br · aquiagora.net · araucarianoar.com.br · aredacao.com.br · atarde.com.br · atibaia.com.br · bandab.com.br · bemparana.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · cantuemfoco.com.br · cbnsantos.com.br · cenariomt.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br · correiodeatibaia.com.br · der.pr.gov.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · diariodecanoas.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br · diariodosudoeste.com.br · folhadenoticiasgo.com.br · folhadevilhena.com.br · gazetadetaguatinga.com.br · home.dgabc.com.br · hopkinsmedicine.org · itapevinoticias.jor.br · jnediario.com.br · jornalcidade.net · jornale.com.br · jornalterceiraopiniao.com.br · jovempan.com.br · maisminas.org · maringamais.com.br · metSul.com · mixvale.com.br · mobile.valor.com.br · mrnews.com.br · nahoradanoticia.com.br · ocp.news · odia.ig.com.br · oestadoonline.com.br · opresente.com.br · oreporterpr.com.br · p1news.com.br · paranashop.com.br · paranavaionline.com.br

This summary has been updated 26 times: see revision history