Flooding in Bahía Blanca Leaves 12 Dead and City Devastated

A third of the annual rainfall fell in one day, submerging neighborhoods, displacing residents, and prompting emergency responses.

At least 12 people have died in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, following catastrophic flooding caused by a severe storm.
The storm delivered 210 millimeters of rain in 24 hours—roughly a third of the city's average annual rainfall.
Over 1,200 residents have been evacuated, with many still stranded due to ongoing flooding and disrupted communication networks.
Public services, including transportation and the airport, have been suspended, and hospitals have been evacuated due to flooding.
Government officials have deployed police and soldiers for rescue efforts and approved 10 billion pesos in aid to address the destruction.