Rescue teams in Argentina They are looking for two girls, between the ages of one and a fifth, who were invaded by the severe floods that erupted in the province of Buenos Aires, killing at least 16 people.
The rain fell for a year on the city of Bahia Blanca and the city of Siri on FridayAnd immersion quickly in the neighborhoods, destroying homes, bridges and roads. Rain 400mm (15.7in) registered In just eight hours – it was more than twice the previous record of the city of 175 mm (6.8 inches) in 1930.
The sisters, Delphina and Belarr Hakker, were traveling with their parents when their car became trapped in the ascending water. According to reports, a truck driver, named Bassem Robin ZalazarI tried to save the children before they were clouded. The body of Zalazar 43 years old was found in the lake on Sunday.
At least 16 dead people have been announced by officials, as the authorities say that there is “likely to be more.” At another press conference, Carlos Bianco, a minister in the province of Buenos Aires, said at least 100 people They were missing.
The authorities also said that more than 1,000 people were evacuated during the weekend, while estimates indicate that hundreds have become homeless. Videos published online Newborn nurses wandering in deep flood water to rescue newborns.
“We looked at the street and saw a river. We saw cars, trucks, containers, and everything floated. Solidad Bengchia, 52, said one of the residents, said you can hear Windows Windows, and see the furniture that is trampled by the current.” “In one car, we saw two people trapped. It was overwhelming and terrible. There are many people who have suffered.”
National Security Minister Patricia Bulrich said that the region was “destroyed”, while the President of Argentina, Javier Millie, announced three days of national mourning.
But the government was severely criticized after its appearance. The National Emergency Directorate – which provides disaster relief – was closed three days before the storm. 485 employees Rejection or status on vacation. The decision comes at a time when the Millie administration makes large -scale discounts to spend the state.
The mayor, Federico Socipel, said that the floods caused the damage to the infrastructure. Agostina Bitti, a 34 -year -old doctor, said that “still underwater houses,” said Agostina Bitti. She said, “The entire city needs to be rebuilt.”
The Ministry of Economy in Argentina has pledged 10 billion dollars ($ 9.2 million at the official exchange rate) to help repair damage and rebuild the city.
Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi offered his condolences to the families of the victims, saying he wished them strength. Pope Francis, who was transferred to the hospital in Rome since February 14, has sent a message to the victims. The Press Office in the Vatican said that the Pope, who is also from Argentina, carries the affected people in his “ideas and prayers.”
Severe rain has become more common and more intense due to the collapse of the human climate in most of the world, because the warmer air can carry more water vapor.
