Yacyretá Dam opens floodgates as Iguazú rains swell Paraná River; Apipé evacuations begin

Heavy rains in the Iguazú River basin have caused a rapid surge in the Paraná River, forcing the Yacyretá Binational Entity to discharge a massive volume of water. Evacuations are underway in Apipé, with flood risk downstream. The event underscores the vulnerability of regional infrastructure to extreme weather, though the full extent of impact remains unclear.