In brief
In a severe weather event that has left Bahía Blanca grappling with destruction, the Argentine port city has seen at least 13 fatalities due to catastrophic flooding. Over 1,200 local residents have been compelled to evacuate their homes as relentless torrential rain has resulted in widespread chaos, leaving many areas without power.
The floods, triggered by an astonishing 400mm (15.7 inches) of rain on Friday alone, equated to roughly a third of the city’s average annual rainfall. Infrastructure has suffered drastically, with roads and bridges rendered impassable and tragic footage showing vehicles inundated and stacked together by rising waters. Communities are now facing recovery efforts amid the aftermath of this significant natural disaster as efforts to restore normalcy are underway.
