Severe Flooding in Bahia Blanca Leads to Tragedy and Destruction

On March 9, 2025, heavy rains in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, caused severe flooding, resulting in at least 13 deaths. Two young girls are missing, and widespread destruction has been reported. Authorities expect the death toll may rise, and the city has been previously affected by similar storms.

On March 9, 2025, heavy rains in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, resulted in the tragic loss of at least 13 lives and extensive damage. The relentless storm led to severe flooding, with fears that two young girls, aged four and one, may have been swept away by rising waters.

The torrential rains inundated hospital wards, submerged entire neighborhoods, and caused widespread power outages. Argentina’s National Security Minister, Patricia Bullrich, noted the city as “destroyed.” The local authorities anticipate that the death toll could increase as further assessments are conducted.

Initial reports indicated significant rainfall, with over 400 millimetres (15.7 inches) falling in merely eight hours, which is nearly equivalent to the city’s average annual precipitation, according to Javier Alonso, the provincial security minister.

As of Saturday, the number of evacuees had decreased to 850 from a high of 1,321, as emergency teams began to evaluate the full impact of the flooding. Bahia Blanca has previously faced weather-related calamities, including a deadly storm in 2023 that also resulted in 13 fatalities and severe infrastructural damage.

The heavy rains in Bahia Blanca have resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. With the potential for further casualties being assessed, the local and national authorities are working diligently to address emergency situations. Previous storms have also affected this region, highlighting the vulnerability of Bahia Blanca to severe weather events.

Original Source: www.wam.ae