AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEl Niño Watch for Paraguay: The World Meteorological Organization and NOAA warn El Niño is strengthening and could bring above-average rainfall and a higher flood risk to southern Brazil and parts of southeastern South America, including Paraguay, with contingency plans accelerating across the region. Water and Energy Update: Itaipú began controlled spillway openings for 10 days after heavy El Niño rains raised Paraná River levels, aiming to protect the dam’s generating units while coordinating releases to reduce flooding risk in Paraguay and Argentina. Urban Wildlife in Asunción: Paraguay’s white-eared opossum breeding season is underway, with experts urging dog owners not to leave food out overnight as pets are flagged as the biggest threat to mykure in cities. Conservation and Biodiversity: A new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, was recognized after more than a century without official new cat discoveries, underscoring how much biodiversity still remains to be documented. Green Asunción Push: The Green Asunción Project outlined plans for a greener future for Paraguay’s capital, including city-focused sustainability efforts. Pollution and Public Health: A report on “clean” river recovery highlights how contaminated waterways can be tackled at neighborhood level, offering a model relevant to Paraguay’s own water-quality challenges.
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