OAN Staff Abril Elfi
9:14am – Saturday, March 8th, 2025
At least 10 people have been killed, and more than 1,000 have been evacuated in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, after rain in hours equivalent to hours of rain, and then causing horrific flooding.
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On Friday, more than 15 inches of rain fell into Argentinean cities, evacuating at least 10 people and causing considerable flooding, with roads destroyed.
“All available resources are deployed to provide assistance to local governments, state governments, navy and the Argentine Army,” Bahia Blanca authorities said in X.
According to images and videos shared on social media, mothers and doctors are seen escaping a flooded hospital with their newborn baby.
Defense Minister Patricia Brulich and Defense Minister Lewis Petri have posted images on the social media accounts of military trucks patrol flooded cities.
“A few minutes ago, I spoke with @luispetri and @jlespert and spoke with President @jmilei to let him know about the emergency business he is deploying in Bahia Blanca,” she said.
“All night, federal security forces and the military worked tirelessly to support those affected by the storm,” she continued. “At this point, the three of us are accompanying them, so the aid reaches those affected.”
Economic Minister Luis Caputo has issued a statement that the government has granted $10 billion in Argentinean peso ($9.2 million) of financial aid for Bahia Blanca.
“What the people of Bahia Blanca are experiencing is terrible. All our solidarity and support in this difficult moment. The Chief of Staff of @Gafrancosok contacted Mayor Bahia Blanca, who had requested P10 billion in financial aid to repair the damages he had already permitted,” he said.
Manu Ginobili, a former NBA player born in Bahia Blanca, also shared a sincere message about X and shared his pathetic dol with his town.
“What a sad sight! A huge embrace for all those struggling from afar,” he said.
According to spokesman Manuel Adorni, Argentine President Javier Miley has cancelled his planned activities. However, it is unclear whether he will travel to town.
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