El Niño rains flood South America, displacing thousands

Summary

Rivers swollen by El Niño rains have flooded parts of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, driving thousands of people from their homes, ABC News reports. The Hindu says Uruguayan officials have warned that the country’s drenched northwest could get its heaviest rain of the year in the coming months.

Timeline

1. The Hindu

   17 Oct 2026, 01:06 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that El Niño rains have flooded South America, with residents fleeing and cattle swimming, and says Uruguayan officials warned the drenched northwest could get its heaviest rain of the year in the coming months.

2. ABC News

   17 Oct 2026, 02:21 UTCSource ↗

   ABC News reports that rivers swollen by El Niño rains have flooded parts of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, driving thousands of people from their homes.