The rainfall of the last few hours falls precisely in the areas of the Alto Paraguay department most affected by the water deficit, which has already caused 11 deaths, and although they do not compensate for the entire deficit, they alleviate some hardships and provide calm to the communities . stated the Directorate of Meteorology, quoted by the ABC Color newspaper.
These first rains particularly alleviated the crisis in the Fuerte Olimpo district and particularly benefited livestock farming, one of the most important agro-economic activities of the place, by greening the pastures in the pastures and accumulating liquid for the animals’ watering, the newspaper added.
Reservoirs and cutwaters of numerous farms and farms in the three departments of the Chaco reached their limits, as did lagoons and other reservoirs dedicated to agriculture, in regions where accumulations of up to 120 millimeters were recorded, the unit that dedicated to meteorological control.
This Wednesday, the media reflected the expression of joy and optimism of the population of these regions, especially agricultural producers and, within them, small-scale livestock farmers, who suffered significant economic losses due to the death of their animals due to thirst.
The Meteorological Directorate announced heavy rains in these areas of the Chaco for today and tomorrow, Thursday, although the authorities are maintaining transport with tankers, the work will continue until the heavy rains have collected the necessary water, notes ABC Color.
The liquid transfer is intense, especially in the cities of Toro Pampa, San Carlos and María Auxiliadora, whose rainfall was less than 50 millimeters and was only enough to collect water for a few days.
The authorities in these towns estimate that three thousand residents live there who rely exclusively and heavily on the transport of drinking water. They are supported by students and teachers from nearby schools that teach children of ranch workers and indigenous peoples.
The Alto Paraguay livestock sector, with two million animals, was also the main economic sector that benefited in the department from these first rains, which helped regrow the grass that feeds the animals.
The Attorney General’s Office confirmed on November 14 the deaths of 11 people due to the drought, accompanied by a heat wave of up to 45 degrees Celsius, that hit the country amid a rainfall deficit.
The deceased, some of them due to heart attacks, are people between the ages of 40 and 60 or older who work and live in a variety of circumstances, including farm workers, homeless people found on the streets and others whose deaths occurred in their homes has occurred.
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