Congressman Carlos Godoy introduced a resolution bill requesting the Executive Branch, through the National Emergency Secretariat (SEN), to provide detailed information on the actions, resources, and results achieved since the enactment of Law No. 6319/2019, which declared a state of emergency for the indigenous communities of Paraguay's 19 native peoples.
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The El Niño phenomenon is expected to reach Paraguay between July and August, bringing heavy rains, high temperatures, and flood risks, with government agencies already working on preventive measures.
The Municipality of Asunción is preparing temporary shelters and emergency protocols in anticipation of potential flooding of the Paraguay River, whose current level stands at 3.15 meters and could reach between 3.80 and 4 meters by the end of the month.
Paraguay's National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) sheltered four homeless people in the early hours of Tuesday as part of Operation Jaho'i, which activates the Costanera Sur shelter when temperatures drop below 10 °C. The facility has capacity for 30 people and offers food, showers, warm clothing, and medical assistance. Three other individuals who chose to stay on the streets received mattresses and blankets.
Paraguay's Director of Meteorology and Hydrology, Eduardo Mingo, confirmed the arrival of the El Niño phenomenon in June, with forecasts of excessive rainfall, and denied sensationalist terms such as 'El Niño Godzilla'. The government has formed a technical committee with the National Emergency Secretariat, Ministry of Defense, and Ministry of Agriculture to coordinate mitigation actions.
The National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) reactivated the temporary shelter in the Tacumbú neighborhood of Asunción as part of Operation Jaho'i 2026. On the first night, four homeless men were taken in, receiving shelter, food, and basic care. SEN asks the public to report cases of vulnerability by calling 911 or (0986) 111 001.
With temperatures below 10°C, the National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) reopened its shelter in Bañado Sur, sheltering four men on the first night. Three other people refused shelter and received mattresses and blankets.