Paraguay declared a state of emergency in a province along the border with Argentina on Wednesday as heavy rains continued to swell rivers and cause floods. /VCG Photo

Several houses were partially inundated with flood waters after heavy rains caused Paraguay River to overflow in the capital city of Asuncion. /VCG Photo

Officials said they’ve evacuated some 40,000 people, and more than 11,000 people are still living in Asuncion. /VCG Photo

Although local people were moved to higher grounds by government authorities, many people complained about inefficient government action. /VCG Photo