Paraguay braces for storms and a sharp temperature drop

Paraguay is bracing for a weekend of severe weather, with heavy rains and thunderstorms lashing the country. The Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology issued alerts for 13 of the nation's 17 departments, including the capital, Asunción, which experienced downpours early Friday. The forecast indicates "moderate to heavy" storms across much of the territory.

Beyond the immediate threat of severe weather, a significant temperature drop is expected. The current cool conditions will give way to much colder weather starting Saturday. Minimum temperatures are predicted to fall to 10 degrees Celsius on Saturday and a chilly 8 degrees on Sunday in Asunción. This cold snap is expected to persist into the early part of the following week, with lows potentially reaching 7 degrees Celsius by Tuesday.

The weather service predicts that conditions might stabilize in Asunción on Saturday, but the capital can expect more rain on Monday. The forecast highlights the volatile weather patterns affecting the region, with a notable shift from stormy conditions to a sharp decline in temperatures.