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© Government of DuraznoFloods in Durazno, Uruguay, August 2015.
The national emergency department, Sistema Nacional de Emergencias (SINAE), in Uruguay, report that 4,158 people have been displaced by flooding over the last few days.

Flooding has been reported in the departments of Treinta y Tres, Soriano, Tacuarembó and Durazno, where 3,745 have been displaced. The displaced are being housed in temporary shelters in a sports stadium and the grounds of a local factory.

SINAE also report that flooding has damaged several roads and at least 5 national highways are blocked as a result.

Heavy rainfall over the last few days has increased river levels, in particular those of the Yi River in Durazno. According to SINAE, the Yi River stood at 11.52 metres on 16 August 2015, well above alert levels of 8.60 metres. As of today, river levels appear to be falling slowly.

The Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (INUMET) issued mid level (yellow) alert for more severe weather today, particularly for the departments of Artigas, Rivera, Cerro Largo and Tacuarembó.

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© Sistema Nacional de EmergenciasOne of the camps set up for flood victims in Durazno, Uruguay.
According to WMO, 52 mm of rain fell in 24 hours in Salto, Uruguay, between 16 and 17 August 2015. Heavy rainfall has also been seen in neighbouring Argentina, parts of which suffered from major flooding last week. In 24 hours, 99 mm of rain fell at Reconquista, Santa Fe, between 16 and 17 August 2015.

In the far west of Argentina, Neuquén Province saw 291.2 mm of rain in 24 hours to 17 August 2015. Heavy rainfall in this region has also affected parts of southern Chile.