Paraguay - Floods (Meteo Paraguay, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 28 May 2019)

Heavy rainfall has been affecting parts of the country, including the capital Asunción, over the last week causing flooding.

According to media reports, as of 28 May at 8.00 UTC, 70,000 households have been displaced, 40,000 in Asunción and 10,000 in Pilar. There is a risk of the Paraguay River flooding, putting communities living along its banks at risk.

The national armed forces are providing assistance to those affected people with food and emergency kits and to relocate the displaced.

Strong winds and intense rainfall, accompanied by thunder and hailstorms are forecast for eastern Paraguay for the central and southern departments, until late 28 May.