A strong storm episode occurred in Uruguay between the afternoon of July 31 and the early morning of August 1, 2026, affecting the northern part of the country. This event was associated with a meteorological warning and caused power outages, fallen trees, and minor infrastructure damage, mainly in the Salto department. The heavy rainfall in the upper and middle basin of the Uruguay River has generated a rising wave that continues to propagate downstream of the Salto Grande dam.

As of August 2, river levels are increasing at five reference stations. Further details on the situation are available from the source, including information on the potential impact on local areas such as Bella Unión, Salto, and Paysandú.