The city of Bahía Blanca, located in the province of Buenos Aires, is experiencing a climate emergency that has led to the evacuation of more than 40 families and the total suspension of activities due to the heavy rains.
In this crisis context, from the National Security Ministry of Javier Milei's government, they confirmed that they are already working to assist the victims of the storm: "The support of SINAGIR (National System for Comprehensive Risk Management) was deployed with the Federal Forces on site".
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense, led by Luis Petri, announced that "the Armed Forces are deployed to provide assistance to the population". According to sources from the ministry, Minister Petri is in contact with Mayor Federico Susbielles and will coordinate operations with SINAGIR.
"Flooding in Bahía Blanca and Punta Alta: By instruction of President Javier Milei, I contacted Mayor Federico Susbielles to coordinate actions on the ground with the National System for Comprehensive Risk Management (SINAGIR). Through the Joint Civil Protection Command, the Armed Forces are already deployed to assist those affected", announced the Minister of Defense in a post on X.
Petri then detailed the measures taken so far:
