Argentina’s government has committed $9.2 million in financial support for the port city of Bahia Blanca, which has a population of 300,000 people and is situated south of Buenos Aires.
The presidential office’s statement on Sunday announced the mourning period, though it did not specify when it would commence, emphasizing the commitment of all national government sectors to provide support to those affected by this tragedy.
The devastating floods occurred when Bahia Blanca, a major port city, was deluged with an estimated year’s worth of rainfall, around 260 millimeters (10 inches), within hours.
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Security Minister Javier Alonso of the Province of Buenos Aires has confirmed that two young girls, aged one and five, are among the victims, having been swept away by the floodwaters.
Mayor Federico Susbielles, in a press briefing, reported infrastructure damages amounting to $400 million. In a post on X, he noted, “There are 16 confirmed deaths, with the likelihood of this number increasing as search operations continue.”
The storm has left extensive areas of the surrounding coastal region without electricity.
Finance Minister Luis Caputo stated on X that the government has authorized 10 billion pesos ($9.2 million) in financial aid for Bahia Blanca, where 300,000 people reside.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/10/argentina-mourns-16-killed-in-floods?traffic_source=rss
