Overview

• More than 2,000 residents have evacuated rural areas in northern Buenos Aires province after days of torrential rain caused widespread flooding.
• Rainfall totals ranged from 150mm to 400mm across affected areas, far exceeding the monthly average and overwhelming local infrastructure.
• Floodwaters stranded a bus with 44 passengers overnight for more than 10 hours, highlighting the disruption to transportation networks.
• Authorities are warning of additional rainfall and high winds, urging residents near the Parana River to remain indoors for safety.
• The flooding threatens significant delays to the region’s soybean harvest, raising concerns about broader agricultural and economic impacts.