VOICED : Declaran estado de emergencia en Asuncion por inundaciones

Authorities in Asunción declared a 30-day state of emergency due to unusual flooding of the Paraguay River, affecting 20,000 people. The emergency allows for funds to aid affected neighborhoods. Displaced individuals were relocated to military areas, while others occupied abandoned properties. The Meteorology Department noted a slow, steady rise in river levels due to heavy rains, with the river reaching 5.72 meters. More details are available at www.alimmenta.com.

What prompted the authorities in Asunción to declare a state of emergency?

• A volcanic eruption

• A severe drought

• An unusual rise in the Paraguay River

• A political crisis

How long is the state of emergency in Asunción expected to last?

• 90 days

• 15 days

• 30 days

• 60 days

Where have many displaced individuals been relocated?

• Shopping malls

• Military grounds and higher areas

• Underground shelters

• Nearby cities

What action have some affected individuals taken due to the flooding?

• Started farming

• Built new homes

• Occupied abandoned homes and set up shelters in public spaces

• Moved to neighboring countries

What has the General Directorate of Meteorology reported about the river's condition?

• The river level is stable

• The river level is decreasing

• The river level is rising slowly and steadily

• The river has dried up