Storm system extends to 12 departments – National

The Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology issued a new alert regarding the storm system that has manifested since dawn. The report indicates that more intense rains are expected with moderate to strong thunderstorms and gusts of winds of the same characteristics. Likewise, it is expected, in less probability, the fall of hail.

According to the previous bulletin, the phenomenon was expected in the center and south of the country, in addition to the Chaco. However, the new alert (issued at 07:15) reveals that the coverage area has been extended, since the eastern part of the Eastern Region is added.

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Of the 17 departments in which the Paraguayan territory is distributed, 12 are affected by severe weather phenomena. In the Eastern Region they are recorded in San Pedro, Cordillera, Guairá, Caaguazú, north of Caazapá and north of Misiones. Likewise, the departments of Paraguarí, central and north of Alto Paraná, Central, north of Ñeembucú and Canindeyú are included, while in the Chaco it is reported in Presidente Hayes.

The Municipality of Asunción urges people to avoid the areas most affected by the rains because they generate intense flows. In the same way, they ask to be careful on the streets and routes, since the fall of trees is a constant with each storm.

The extended forecast for Asunción indicates that storms would be recorded during the morning and afternoon of this Wednesday, while scattered rainfall is expected for the week. Likewise, it is estimated that today the temperature would drop slightly and would not exceed 30ºC.

Paraguay River, benefited

The intense rains that are registered in almost the entire national territory would raise the level of the water channels. The main beneficiary of the rains is the Paraguay River, which has not yet been able to regain the height necessary for optimal barge navigation.