A powerful flood in Argentina. More and more victims
Within 24 hours, 210 mm rainfall per square meter fell on Bahia Blanca – about one third of average annual rainfall in this region. The downpour destroyed bridges and caused asphalt roads. Hospitals and houses were evacuated (a total of 1,200 people). In addition, public transport was paralyzed and the airport was closed.
« The situation is absolutely critical, » said Minister Javier Alonso. Although the water level has dropped from Friday's flood, many districts of Bahia Blanca are still flooded.
Flood in Argentina. The element was deprived of at least 12 people
The government sent policemen and soldiers to help in a rescue operation and approved help for the city in the amount of 10 billion pesos (about EUR 8.6 million). And the governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Alex Kicillof, announced a state of emergency in the region.
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A powerful flood in Argentina.
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A powerful flood in Argentina.
