Devastating Floods in Bahía Blanca: A City Underwater

Flooding in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, has resulted in at least 16 deaths with rescue teams searching for missing people. Over 1,450 residents have been evacuated as the city experienced 12 inches of rainfall, far exceeding the monthly average. No additional rain is expected in the coming days.

In the past few days, heavy rains inundated Bahía Blanca, Argentina, resulting in at least 16 fatalities. Officials reported Sunday that rescue teams are tirelessly searching for numerous missing individuals, including two girls and two adults swept away by the unexpected deluge.

Emergency crews have evacuated over 1,450 residents from the area, which lies south of the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires. Evacuees include patients from a local hospital as authorities manage the crisis precipitated by torrential downpours that began Friday.

Bahía Blanca has recorded a remarkable 12 inches of rain within the last few days, drastically surpassing the historical monthly average of 5 inches. Thankfully, forecasts predict no additional rain over the next 72 hours.

(With inputs from agencies.)