El Niño / La Niña impact — currently El Niño conditions emerging
El Niño · active now
Wetter than normal; flooding risk in the Paraná basin.
La Niña
Drier; drought tendency affecting agriculture.
7-day forecast — Paraguay
Open-MeteoHeavy rain Thu (57mm) — flooding likely in low-lying areas; avoid flooded roads.
- ⚠ River flood high: discharge +1965% vs normal (peak Mon)
- ⚠ Heavy rain Thu (57mm)
Sat
Drizzle
23° / 13°
💧 49% · 1mm
🌬 16 km/h
Sun
Drizzle
18° / 14°
💧 62% · 2mm
🌬 17 km/h
Mon
Cloudy
18° / 13°
💧 10% · 0mm
🌬 18 km/h
Tue
Cloudy
19° / 14°
💧 21% · 0mm
🌬 11 km/h
Wed
Drizzle
27° / 15°
💧 24% · 0mm
🌬 14 km/h
Thu
Thunderstorm
19° / 15°
💧 60% · 57mm
🌬 17 km/h
⚠ heavy rain
Fri
Cloudy
19° / 14°
💧 18% · 0mm
🌬 14 km/h
7-day temperature outlook
AI weather ensemble · Paraguay
Moderate confidence· why?
- Some divergence between members — treat the range, not the midpoint, as the forecast.
Plan for the upper end of the range and follow official local authorities for confirmed warnings.
Model comparison — Paraguay
4 models · daily max °C| Model | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 23 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 26 |
| GFS | 24 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 22 |
| ICON | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 22 |
| GEM | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 23 |
| Spread | ±1 | ±1 | ±3 | ±2 | ±4 |
Spread = warmest−coolest model mean per day. Small spread → models agree (higher confidence); large → genuine uncertainty.
Emergency resources
Paraguay · call now or find nearby
ACTIVE EVENTS — Paraguay (0)
No active events recorded in Paraguay right now.
How to prepare
Full guide ↗Flooding
El Niño / La Niña can drive heavy rainfall, river and flash flooding, and landslides.
Before
- Know if you are in a flood-prone or low-lying area; plan a route to higher ground.
- Move valuables and electrics above expected flood level; prepare sandbags if available.
- Charge phones and keep your go-bag ready when heavy rain is forecast.
During
- Turn Around, Don’t Drown — never walk, swim or drive through flood water (15 cm can knock you down, 60 cm floats a car).
- Move to higher ground immediately if told to evacuate; avoid bridges over fast water.
- Stay away from downed power lines; assume water is contaminated.
After
- Return only when authorities say it is safe; watch for weakened structures.
- Do not use wet electrical devices; boil/treat water until declared safe.
- Document damage with photos for aid/insurance.
Tropical cyclone / storm surge
ENSO shifts where cyclones form and track; some regions see more intense storms and surge.
Before
- Know your evacuation zone and route; reinforce/secure roof, windows and loose objects.
- Prepare your kit, fuel and cash before the storm; agree when you will leave.
- Follow the official storm category and warnings — do not wait for the eye to pass.
During
- Shelter in a small, windowless interior room on the lowest safe floor.
- Stay indoors during the calm "eye" — winds return suddenly from the opposite direction.
- Evacuate early if in a surge zone; surge, not wind, causes most deaths.
After
- Beware downed lines, gas leaks, and flood water; do not sightsee.
- Use generators outdoors only — carbon-monoxide kills.