Catastrophic Flooding in Argentina Leaves 16 Dead and Hundreds Missing

Unprecedented rainfall devastates Bahia Blanca, displacing over 1,200 residents and causing extensive damage.

Bahia Blanca, a major port city in Argentina, experienced 400 millimeters of rain in just eight hours, equivalent to a year's worth of precipitation in the region.
At least 16 people have died, including elderly residents and two young girls who remain missing after being swept away by floodwaters.
Over 1,200 residents have been evacuated, with entire neighborhoods submerged and significant infrastructure damage reported, including power outages affecting 120,000 people.
Authorities estimate the reconstruction costs at $400 million, while the federal government has allocated emergency aid of 10 billion pesos (approximately $8.6 million).
Experts attribute the disaster to climate change, highlighting the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and the urgent need for improved urban planning and early warning systems.