Paraguay braces for storms, heavy rain, and strong winds through Wednesday

Paraguay's Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) has issued a special bulletin forecasting storms across a significant portion of the country, expected to persist from Monday through Wednesday. While the storms will be recurrent, they are not anticipated to affect all areas simultaneously, with periods of partial improvement expected throughout the week.

The areas most severely impacted could experience accumulated rainfall ranging from 60 to 90 millimeters, with localized totals potentially exceeding this amount. Accompanying these rains will be wind gusts nearing 80 km/h, which could also be surpassed in specific locations. The DMH has also warned of a high probability of hail, particularly in departments identified as being at higher risk.

In other regions, the forecast predicts accumulated rainfall between 20 to 50 millimeters, with wind gusts around 60 km/h. The bulletin covers a wide range of departments, including Ñeembucú, Misiones, Itapúa, Paraguarí, Caazapá, Guairá, Central, Asunción, Cordillera, Caaguazú, Alto Paraná, San Pedro, Concepción, Canindeyú, Amambay, Presidente Hayes, Alto Paraguay, and Boquerón.

The DMH advises residents to stay updated on meteorological alerts, as the storm system's evolution could alter the predicted areas and timing of the most significant impacts. This forecast underscores the need for preparedness as the country braces for potentially disruptive weather conditions.