Floods in Uruguay

June 7, 2017

31° 23' S 57° 57' W

Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Uruguay's Salto, Paysandú and Artigas regions, displacing 3500 people. Uruguay's National Emergency System (SINAE) is assessing the damage to prepare relief efforts. Northern parts of Uruguay have been under a heavy rain warning since May 24, and authorities expect further rain with flood waters set to continue rising.

Concordia and Salto cities, along the Uruguay River, imaged between May 17th and June 2nd, 2017

Argentinian city of Colon, in Entre Ríos province. Road and housing infrastructure strongly affected by recent high waters.