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Paraná River rises in Foz and Ciudad del Este; Itaipu monitors risk
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannPortuguêsEspañol
Level reaches 107.54 m; critical flooding starts at 108 m
The Paraná River reached 107.54 meters in height at the Friendship Bridge area, between Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), according to Itaipu’s bulletin. The plant maintains an alert for flood risk, but reports no damage to homes or infrastructure so far.
Current situation
The river level remains under control, according to Itaipu, although it is classified as near flooding. Heavy rains in the watershed increased the flow feeding the plant’s reservoir.
The forecast indicates the level could reach 107.86 meters on Tuesday and possibly 107.95 meters on Wednesday—still within a margin considered safe.
When critical risk begins
The flood-risk classification is triggered when the level hits 108 meters, the point that marks the start of the first inundations in areas adjacent to the Friendship Bridge.
In Foz do Iguaçu, the Areia Port, located in Porto Meira, has a flood-start elevation of 114 meters.
Monitoring
Itaipu collects data at the Friendship Bridge Hydrometric Station and publishes hydrological bulletins with up-to-date information on river conditions, allowing local authorities to make decisions about possible preventive measures.
Frequently asked questions
- Why did the Paraná River level rise recently?
- The rise is due to heavy rains in the watershed, which increased the river flow that feeds Itaipu’s reservoir.
- What does the classification “near flooding” mean?
- It indicates that river levels are approaching a critical point that could lead to flooding if not controlled. The critical point is 108 meters.
- Are there any damages to homes or infrastructure?
- No. According to Itaipu’s Hydrological Bulletin, there are no damages to residences, installations, or infrastructure at this time.
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