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Severe weather and river flooding risks expand in Americas

Overview

Severe weather conditions continue to impact much of South and Central America, driven by low-pressure systems, moisture, and El Niño. In Argentina, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued widespread orange and yellow alerts for severe storms, intense rainfall, hail, and wind gusts. In Misiones, a powerful thunderstorm characterized by intense rainfall, lightning, wind gusts, and large hail struck the central region, including Campo Viera, San Pedro, Campo Grande, Aristóbulo del Valle, and Dos de Mayo. Police reports indicate significant property damage, including 40 homes, one commercial premises, and two vehicles, with Campo Grande suffering the most extensive impact, including 26 damaged homes. Rising water levels in the Paraná, Uruguay, and Iguazú river basins have caused deaths and forced evacuations. In Chaco, flooded roads have cut off access to Colonia Benítez, while between 1,200 and 1,300 people have been displaced, primarily in Puerto Vilelas and Barranqueras. In Corrientes, over 1,000 people have fled their homes, including neighborhoods in Paso de la Patria following a dam failure. Two rural workers died in Corrientes while attempting to move livestock to safety. In Neuquén, Rincón de los Sauces remains isolated after the Carranza stream destroyed a bridge on Provincial Route 5, necessitating emergency aerial operations to evacuate critical patients. In Bajada del Agrio, prolonged rains have caused water turbidity issues. In San Rafael, the Diamante River's rise has forced evacuations in Los Coroneles and La Cañadita, while in Comallo, the Comallo stream overflow has cut off access via Provincial Route 67. In Paraguay, the National Emergency Secretariat estimates that 20,000 families will be affected this season, with approximately 2,000 families already evacuated due to damage in departments such as Alto Paraná, Ñeembucú, Misiones, and Itapúa. Newer meteorological warnings have expanded the scope of instability.

Entities

Servicio Meteorológico Nacional · Argentina · Chubut · National Meteorological Service · Mendoza

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Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
    South American weather alerts: Storms and rain forecast

    Weather alerts have been issued across Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, forecasting heavy storms, hail, and rain in several provinces, while other regions expect rising temperatures.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
    Weather alerts issued for various regions in Chile and Argentina

    Meteorological agencies in Chile and Argentina have issued alerts for electrical storms, hail, snowfall, and heavy rain across multiple regions through late October.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Weather forecasts for various Argentine provinces

    Weather reports for Argentina indicate cloudy and cool conditions in Córdoba, storms in Neuquén, and variable temperatures across Chubut and Tierra del Fuego.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Severe storms and hail cause damage across Misiones province

    Severe thunderstorms and large hail in Misiones, Argentina, have damaged 40 homes and several businesses, prompting provincial government assistance and ongoing weather monitoring.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    San Juan, Argentina, under weather alert for Zonda winds and storms

    San Juan, Argentina, is under a yellow weather alert as Zonda winds with gusts over 70 km/h and potential nighttime storms are forecast for several departments.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 144 sources
    Argentina faces severe weather alerts and river flooding

    Severe storms, heavy rainfall, and rising river levels have triggered emergency alerts and evacuations across multiple Argentine provinces, impacting transport, border crossings, and local communities.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 95 sources
    South America faces severe weather including storms, Zonda winds, and volcanic alerts

    Severe weather hits South America: Argentina faces Zonda winds and storms, Chile declares a Red Alert for flooding, and heavy rains threaten agriculture in Paraguay and various regions in Ecuador and Costa Rica

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Ecuador weather alerts issued for heavy rain and storms

    Heavy rains, electrical storms, and potential hail have triggered weather alerts across Ecuador, affecting Quito and coastal provinces with risks of flooding and landslides.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Environmental alerts issued for flooding in Argentina and pollution in Venezuela

    Environmental concerns rise in South America as officials warn of imminent flood risks in Argentina's Rivadavia region and severe water contamination in Venezuela's Bahía de Pozuelos.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Severe weather triggers emergency alerts across Argentina and Mexico

    Severe storms and heavy rainfall have triggered emergency alerts in Chaco and San Juan, caused significant infrastructure damage in Mendoza, and increased maintenance demands in San Juan del Río.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Weather disruptions in Argentina and forest fire alert in Chile

    Weather-related event disruptions are occurring in San Rafael, Argentina, while a forest fire near Laguna San Rafael National Park has triggered a Yellow Alert in Cochrane, Chile.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Severe storms cause widespread damage across Uruguay

    Severe storms and high wind gusts caused widespread damage across Uruguay, particularly in Salto, where over 100 homes were affected by roof damage, fallen trees, and power outages.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 26 sources
    Paraguay severe storm causes widespread damage and power outages

    A severe storm with tennis-ball-sized hail and 100 km/h winds caused massive damage to vehicles, homes, and crops in Paraguay, exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Severe storms trigger emergency responses in Argentina

    Severe storms and high winds have triggered emergency operations in Pirané and Trenque Lauquen, Argentina, causing damage to homes, trees, and power lines.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Chubut weather alert issued for heavy rain in Comodoro Rivadavia

    A yellow weather alert has been issued for Chubut, Argentina, forecasting persistent heavy rainfall and potential snow in elevated areas for Comodoro Rivadavia and surrounding regions.

  16. [INTERNATIONAL] 119 sources
    Severe storms and flooding impact Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and Guatemala

    Severe storms, heavy rain, and hail are impacting Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and Guatemala, causing flooding, infrastructure damage, and widespread meteorological alerts across the regions.

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Weather alerts issued for Patagonia and Baja California

    Weather alerts for heavy rain and strong winds have been issued for Chubut and Río Negro in Argentina, and for several municipalities in Baja California, Mexico.

  18. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Argentina issues wildfire warnings amid dry conditions and wind

    Authorities in Argentina warn of extreme wildfire risks in Córdoba and Valle Fértil due to dry conditions and Zonda winds, urging citizens to avoid all unauthorized burning.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    South American regions face severe storms, wind, and snow alerts

    Severe weather alerts are active across Argentina and Paraguay, including heavy storms, Zonda winds, hail, and significant snowfall in various provinces.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Argentina weather alerts issued for Zonda winds and high gusts

    Yellow weather alerts have been issued across parts of Argentina, including Jujuy, Tucumán, and San Juan, due to intense Zonda winds and gusts reaching up to 100 km/h.

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