Paraná River Levels Predicted to Remain Very Low Through May

The Paraná River's water levels are forecast to remain critically low, staying below 80 centimeters through the end of May and into the first days of June. Downstream from the Yacyretá dam, the river's height is expected to fluctuate between 40 and 70 centimeters, a stark contrast to the typical range of 1.80 to 2 meters.

Recent reports from the Yacyretá Binational Entity (EBY) indicate a downward trend in water levels at the Yacyretá Hydroelectric Central's reservoir. While daily inflow to the dam was around 9,400 cubic meters per second, similar volumes are expected to continue. Projections for Friday suggest a river level between 50 centimeters and 1.30 meters, with levels stabilizing between 40 and 70 centimeters from Saturday onwards.

Looking ahead, the last Sunday of May anticipates a river height between 30 and 40 centimeters. The start of June is expected to see levels between 40 and 90 centimeters. These hydrological forecasts consider energy production schedules and projected inflow volumes, factoring in current conditions and available predictions.

The EBY notes that these figures are subject to revision based on changes in hydrometeorological conditions and water discharges from upstream hydroelectric plants. Currently, water discharge through the Aña Cuá spillway is 1,000 cubic meters per second, while the Central spillway gates remain closed.