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Paraguay River levels decline as Uruguay River rises

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Paraguay River water levels continue to decline as Uruguay River rises

The Paraguay River is experiencing continues to experience a significant downward trend in water levels, impacting regions in Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. In Formosa, Argentina, the river reached 2.79 meters, notably below the alert level of 7.80 meters. In Paraguay, While previous monitoring showed levels at the port of in Asunción dropped to at approximately 1.35 meters. Recent hydrological monitoring by meters, new data from the Geological Survey Directorate of Brazil Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) indicates the recession continued through August. In Ladário, Brazil, a further decline. As of September 12, the water river level was recorded at 2.28 meters on August 19, in Asunción reached 0.59 meters, following a decrease loss of 20 over 70 centimeters since early August. Although rainfall volumes between January and July were 5% above the historical average, this precipitation has in less than a month. Similar decreases have been insufficient recorded in Villeta, Humaitá, Bahía Negra, and Fuerte Olimpo. In contrast to halt the decline. Projections suggest levels may drop an additional 17 receding Paraguay River, the Uruguay River is seeing a rapid increase in flow due to 34 centimeters heavy rainfall in the coming week. While low its upper basin in Brazil. This surge has necessitated water levels pose risks to navigation on releases from the Paraguay-Paraná waterway—a critical route for imports Itá and exports—the impact on local markets has been mixed. In Corumbá, the fishing sector has reported a Foz do Iguaçu dams, causing levels to rise in fish sales Argentine ports. In El Soberbio, the river reached 11.50 meters, exceeding the alert level established by the Prefectura Naval Argentina. Other locations, including Alba Posse and consumption compared to previous years, suggesting that current levels Panambí, have not yet caused a contraction in market demand. Authorities continue also surpassed alert thresholds. The Salto Grande reservoir is currently near 35 meters, and authorities are considering lowering its level to monitor manage the situation due to potential impacts on fluvial transport, economic activity, and water supply. incoming volume.

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  1. 2026-09-14 09:59 UTC Paraguay River levels decline as Uruguay River rises
  2. 2026-08-25 16:32 UTC Paraguay River water levels continue to decline
  3. 2026-08-22 20:19 UTC Paraguay River water level decline

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