Argentina – Buenos Aires Storm Leaves 2 Dead, Hundreds Displaced

A fierce storm struck areas around Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 28 to 29 April 2018. During the storm some areas recorded over 110 mm of rain and wind gusts of 130 km/h. At least 2 people have died and 1,200 evacuated.

Some areas saw more than a month’s worth of rain fall in 24 hours. Rivers and streams overflowed, flooding parts of the city forcing hundreds from their homes. The Luján River broke it banks in Pilar, and overflowing streams caused flooding in the districts of La Matanza, Quilmes, Padre Varela de Luján and Lomas de Zamora.

Other evacuations were required as a result of the strong winds which damaged houses, downed power cables and uprooted trees. Around 100,000 people were left without electricity.

Local media report that two people died in the municipality of Tres de Febrero after they were electrocuted during the storm.

Social Media

Quiero destacar el trabajo realizado por la Policía de la Provincia de Buenos Aires y Defensa Civil en esta difícil jornada de trabajo luego del temporal. Seguiremos trabajando para cuidar a cada vecino afectado. pic.twitter.com/GtzbK9VelV

— Cristian Ritondo (@cristianritondo) April 30, 2018

Temporal en Buenos Aires hace momentos #29Abr pic.twitter.com/rbEdNF4MMk

— @AereoMeteo (@AereoMeteo) April 29, 2018

Imágenes del temporal en Buenos Aires. Estos daños son en Merlo (oeste del Gran Buenos Aires). pic.twitter.com/h4my4CG8tP

— Nacho López Amorín ⛈ (@meteonacho) April 29, 2018

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