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Paraná River high: level 23.71 m and flood risk in Ciudad del Este
Guia 3 newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannPortuguêsEspañol
The Paraná River level reached 23.71 m, above 99% of the readings in the Guia 3 series since 05/12/2026.
The measurement of 23.71 m was taken at ANA station 64918000, located 7.5 km upstream of the Friendship Bridge. This value is above 99% of the readings in the Guia 3 series, whose median is 7.31 m, indicating that the river is in extreme high condition. In 24 hours, the water rose +2.10 m, reinforcing the rapid increase trend.
During floods, the low-lying area of Ciudad del Este, which lies next to the river, is the first to be inundated, while the Friendship Bridge and the downtown core remain on higher ground. Although the data does not mention evacuations or closures, it is prudent for visitors to check the situation before planning trips to areas near the river.
What this means for you: if you plan to visit Ciudad del Este or cross the Friendship Bridge, check the river level in real time on the ANA website or at /cataratas-hoje before heading out, and avoid the city’s low-lying neighborhoods that may be flooded. Have an alternate plan in case you need to change your route.
Source: Guia 3 – ANA measurement, 10/30/2026.
Read also: What to do in Foz do Iguaçu when it rains
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current level of the Paraná River at the border?
- The recorded level was 23.71 m, above 99% of the readings in the Guia 3 series since 05/12/2026.
- Which area usually floods first when the river rises?
- The low-lying area of Ciudad del Este, which lies next to the river, is the first to flood during high water.
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