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Flooding in Buenos Aires Province Displaces Thousands as Rescues Continue

Over 3,700 evacuated, four missing, and stranded schoolchildren airlifted as heavy rain persists with more storms expected.

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Im argentinischen Campana werden Menschen nach heftigen Regenfällen aus ihren Häusern gerettet.
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Overview

  • Heavy rainfall over three days has caused severe flooding in northern Buenos Aires province, submerging towns and farmland.
  • Provincial authorities have evacuated at least 3,700 people while deploying boats, jetskis, and helicopters for rescue missions.
  • Four individuals remain missing, though no fatalities have been reported, according to local officials.
  • Emergency teams airlifted 37 children and four teachers after they were stranded for 20 hours on a flooded road.
  • Governor Axel Kicillof has declared the situation critical, warning of additional storms and a cold front over the weekend.