Severe storms and torrential rain have caused widespread flooding in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The downpour resulted in flash floods, submerged streets, and disrupted air traffic. Some individuals were trapped in basements, leading to casualties. The city experienced heavy rainfall, with 130mm recorded in 24 hours. The flooding has affected various areas, including Lanús in Buenos Aires Province, with reports of vehicles being swallowed by floodwaters and business closures. The situation has been exacerbated by massive hail in northern sections of the province, causing damage to property and crops.
Multiple recent days of storms has included massive hail in northern sections of Buenos Aires province in #Argentina. That will definitely cause damage to property and crops.... https://t.co/C03jhY3NDy
Buenos Aires heavily flooded following torrential rains https://t.co/DIq24ihqpK
#ARGWatch🇦🇷: Torrential rain in the city of Lanús in Argentina’s Buenos Aires Province has led to severe flooding. Just another reason why Hanke’s Annual Misery Index ranks Argentina as the world’s most MISERABLE country in 2023. https://t.co/E1hnzDXt61
Floodwaters from severe storms took over city streets in Argentina, swallowing vehicles and forcing business closures. https://t.co/irVhhMXmhB
#FromTheSouth News Bits | Argentina: Heavy storms and flooding leave one dead in Buenos Aires. https://t.co/sLNN2wtdWV
Buenos Aires, Argentina has experienced severe flooding following 130mm of rainfall in 24 hours.....🌊 https://t.co/uHPnfbByfT
#Argentine: Intense rains caused flash floods and disrupted air traffic in Buenos Aries orange alert was issued for bad weather. Visuals showed the magnitude of the downpour as streets in Avenllaneda city. https://t.co/NLnoRpt4O9
Torrential rain floods streets in Buenos Aires https://t.co/nSCIydxBHR https://t.co/J1cv1a3YOV
A severe storm with tropical rain hit the Argentine capital Buenos Aires and its surroundings and flooded underground passages and lowlands in the city Due to the very rapid rise of water, many did not have time to get out of the basements, and some died. https://t.co/7CH0vaYtMu
Argentina downpour drenches crop fields; flash floods in Buenos Aires https://t.co/y3skGWJ7fj https://t.co/dX4YFUf2N2