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On May 24, 2017, a series of extreme rainfall events began impacting the west and northwest regions or Uruguay. These rains caused severe flooding in the Departments of Salto, Paysandú and Artigas. 

Image of GFMS Flood Detection and Streamflow Maps for 2017 Uruguay Flooding

 

Image of Chart of Streamflow Maps for 2017 Uruguay Flooding

 

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Uruguay Flooding 2017

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