Devastating Floods in Argentina's Bahia Blanca Leave 13 Dead, Hundreds Displaced

The port city was inundated by a year's worth of rain in just eight hours, destroying infrastructure and forcing hospital evacuations.

Bahia Blanca, a city of 350,000 in Argentina, was hit by over 400mm of rainfall in eight hours, equivalent to its annual average, causing catastrophic flooding.
Thirteen people have been confirmed dead, including five who were trapped in vehicles, with two young children still missing and feared swept away by floodwaters.
The storm forced the evacuation of 850 residents, down from a peak of 1,321, and caused significant damage to homes, roads, and hospitals, including the Jose Penna hospital where babies were rescued by staff and military personnel.
Argentina's national government has allocated 10 billion pesos ($9.2 million) for emergency aid and reconstruction, with military and local authorities coordinating rescue efforts.
Officials and experts have linked the unprecedented event to climate change, emphasizing the need for improved urban planning, early warning systems, and citizen education to mitigate future disasters.