El-Nino adds to concerns over flooding

Race against rising waters in northeast in Argentina with the threat of flooding looming, farmers are taking to the river, moving cattle by boat to save their herds from being trapped by floodwaters. Heavy rains and rising levels of the Paraná River are putting island pastures at risk, forcing ranchers to move their animals to safer ground before it is too late. We'll take a look at our next report. The clock is ticking and the water is rising. Across the river islands of Santa Fe, Farmers are scrambling to move their cattle out of harm's way. With pastures threatened by flooding, boats have become a lifeline, carrying herds away from vulnerable grazing land towards safer ground in Entre Rios. The danger is being driven by heavy rains and rising levels of the Parana River, with the El Nino climate phenomenon adding to concerns over further flooding. Water levels have also risen following the opening of spillways at two hydroelectric dams. For ranchers, every journey across the water counts. Leave too late, and rising floodwaters could put their animals and their livelihoods at risk. Right now, we're moving cattle out because the water levels are expected to rise due to El Nino. So we're moving them from the islands off Santa Fe to Entre Rios. It's a race against nature. Farmers must move their herds before the water claims more grazing land, while carefully getting the animals to safety. But there may still be a narrow window of opportunity. For now, the water is not rising as quickly as feared, giving ranchers some hope that they can complete the evacuation in time. God willing, since the water is not rising that quickly, we'll have enough time to get everything settled in properly. For these farmers, the stakes could hardly be higher. Every animal brought to safety is a potential loss avoided. Every boat trip buys them more time against the rising river. As the threat of flooding hangs over the region, ranchers are relying on determination, boats and a race against the clock to protect their herds, hoping the waters will give them just enough time.