The death toll from a severe storm in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, has reached 15, with 1,450 evacuations and 100 missing. Authorities have suspended local activities and urged residents to stay home. The storm set a new rainfall record, prompting a government response involving security and defense ministries.
The recent severe storm in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, has led to a rising death toll now reported at 15, as confirmed by local authorities. Mayor Federico Susbielles noted the potential for the number of casualties to increase further due to the storm’s severity, which impacted the city and nearby areas significantly.
As a precaution, local activities have been halted, and residents are advised to remain indoors. The municipality reported that over 1,450 residents have been evacuated, with approximately 100 individuals still unaccounted for.
In response to the disaster, the Argentine government has mobilized an extensive assistance and evacuation effort, engaging the ministries of defense and security alongside the Buenos Aires provincial government. The rainfall from Friday’s storm has been recognized as the heaviest in Bahia Blanca’s recorded history, surpassing the previous record set in March 1933.
The flooding in Bahia Blanca has resulted in significant casualties, with 15 confirmed deaths and over 1,450 evacuations. The storm is noted as the most intense in the city’s history, prompting extensive government-led response efforts. Local authorities urge residents to remain cautious and safe as recovery efforts continue.
Original Source: thefinancialexpress.com.bd
