Heavy rains and thunderstorms have been affecting the department of Cordillera in southern Paraguay since 27 May, causing severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
According to media, as of 29 May, one person died due to a lighting-related incident in Eusebio Ayala city in the southern Cordillera department. In addition, several roads have been flooded in the city.
Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall is forecast over south-eastern Paraguay, drier conditions are expected on 30-31 May.