Argentina: Bahía Blanca Declares State of Emergency After Devastating Floods
Local authorities have warned that ongoing rainfall is rendering much of the city’s streets impassable, which could lead to an increase in fatalities due to the severity of the situation. Mar 7, 2025 Photo: EFE
March 7, 2025 Hour: 7:34 pm
In response to the crisis, dozens of families have been evacuated, and classes, transportation services, and commercial activities have been suspended.
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The authorities of Bahía Blanca have officially declared a state of emergency following severe floods that have devastated the Argentine city, resulting in at least one tragic fatality on public roads. The extreme weather event, characterized by a fierce storm, has caused significant damage to various infrastructures, with a particular impact on several hospitals in the region.
Images and videos shared on social media depict the dramatic situation faced by healthcare workers, who are forced to rescue patients, including newborns, while struggling to protect medical equipment from the floodwaters invading hospital facilities.
The scale of the disaster has turned streets into rivers, sweeping away vehicles and leaving families trapped in their flooded homes. Additionally, fallen trees and structural damage to multiple buildings have been reported.
Local authorities have warned that ongoing rainfall is rendering much of the city’s streets impassable, which could lead to an increase in fatalities due to the severity of the situation.
In response to the crisis, dozens of families have been evacuated, and classes, transportation services, and commercial activities have been suspended. The local airport has also closed, and power outages have been reported in several areas.
Amid this catastrophe, the national government’s response has faced criticism. During a brief visit to the affected area, President Javier Milei did not provide state resources or rescue teams to address the tragedy.
Dressed in military attire and accompanied by his ministers, the president expressed confidence that the community could resolve the situation with available resources, a statement that has sparked discontent among citizens grappling with the devastation.
The situation in Bahía Blanca is critical and requires urgent attention as the local community struggles to recover from the aftermath of this unprecedented natural disaster. The lack of an effective response from the central government raises questions about the state’s capacity to assist affected populations in times of crisis.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: Agencies
