Flooding triggers state of emergency in Paraguay
Posted On: Feb. 28, 2023 9:45 AM CSTHeavy rainfall and floods have damaged bridges, homes, and buildings in at least four departments of Paraguay and forced the municipality of Puerto Casado in Alto Paraguay Department to declare a state of emergency, FloodList reported. Due to the severe rainfall, the Aquidaban river and the Apa River broke their banks and caused severe flooding and disruption in the nearby areas.