# Flooding and Storm Damage in Paraná, Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-in-paran-brazil > Updated: 2026-09-14T18:36:48.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Heavy rainfall and torrential storms in Paraná, Brazil, have caused widespread flooding and infrastructure damage. In the Rio Iapó and Rio Ivaí regions, water levels rose sharply, partially submerging structures. In the Vale do Ivaí, the Rio Ivaí peaked at approximately 6 meters above normal levels on September 11, though levels began receding to 3.45 meters by September 14 as rainfall decreased. The disaster has impacted over 20,000 people across dozens of municipalities. Fatalities have risen to at least four deaths, with several individuals reported missing. In the Vale do Ribeira, erosion has caused the partial destruction of the BR-476 highway in Adrianópolis, while Cerro Azul has also faced compromised road access. Interruptions to water and electricity supplies have been reported in these areas. Additional damage includes a crater opened by heavy storms in Mauá da Serra, displacing a family, and flooding affecting residents in Ivaiporã, Jardim Alegre, and Apucarana. In Araucária, emergency teams are monitoring the Iguaçu and Barigui rivers. Several municipalities, including União da Vitória, Wenceslau Braz, and Espigão Alto do Iguaçu, have declared states of emergency. The Civil Defense is providing humanitarian aid and monitoring high-risk areas for potential landslides. Authorities note that the El Niño phenomenon is expected to favor above-average rainfall and storms in the region during the upcoming spring and summer seasons. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Paraná faces widespread damage from torrential rains and flooding Heavy rains and storms in Paraná, Brazil, have affected over 20,000 people, caused multiple deaths, and left several municipalities in emergency states due to flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-floods-affect-over-21000-people-and-damage-thousands-of-homes ### 2026-09-13: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rivers-in-paran-brazil-experience-rising-water-levels --- Cite as: Flooding and Storm Damage in Paraná, Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-in-paran-brazil