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El Niño in Foz do IguaçuPR · Brazil
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: HighCritical · Flooding / extreme rain2 day(s) with heavy rain in a flood-prone zoneFoz do Iguaçu is inside the projected impact zone Southern Brazil, Uruguay & NE Argentina.
A strengthened subtropical jet brings persistent extreme rainfall. The 2023-24 Rio Grande do Sul floods are the canonical signature.
Next 14 days in Foz do Iguaçu
4 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 2 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details. Depth is indicative, based on rainfall intensity, not an official flood forecast.
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Areas with flood history in Foz do Iguaçu
Avenida JK
Recurring critical point due to insufficient drainage and frequent flooding
Bacia do Rio Boicy
Low area subject to overflow and flash floods in heavy rains
Jardim São Luiz
Records recurring damage linked to drainage and containment works
Ouro Verde
Microbasin with a history of damage from rains and floods
Morenitas
Recurring flooding in storms, with drainage and containment works
Avenida das Cataratas
Critical flooding due to intense rain and insufficient urban runoff
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.
What you should do
- Learn your neighborhood's flood-prone streets and the fastest route to higher ground.
- Never walk or drive through floodwater: 15 cm of moving water can knock you down.
- Keep documents, medication and chargers in a waterproof bag, ready to grab.
- Sign up for your city's official rain/flood alerts (SMS or app) today.
- Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Emergency numbers
Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foz do Iguaçu affected by El Niño?
Yes. Foz do Iguaçu sits in the documented impact zone Southern Brazil, Uruguay & NE Argentina: A strengthened subtropical jet brings persistent extreme rainfall. The 2023-24 Rio Grande do Sul floods are the canonical signature.
Will it rain in Foz do Iguaçu in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 4 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 2 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Foz do Iguaçu do?
Learn your neighborhood's flood-prone streets and the fastest route to higher ground. Never walk or drive through floodwater: 15 cm of moving water can knock you down. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.