There are already more than 2,000 evacuees due to the storm in Buenos Aires.

The severe storm hitting the province of Buenos Aires left more than 2000 people evacuated, flooded roads, inundated homes, and over 30,000 users without power in the Metropolitan Area. In just 24 hours, accumulations exceeding 400 millimeters of water were recorded, which far surpassed the usual values and caused a climatic emergency in different areas of the Buenos Aires territory.

According to official reports, Salto and Zárate are among the districts most affected by the rains. In both districts, streets and avenues turned into improvised rivers, while residents had to leave their homes with only what they were wearing, assisted by Civil Defense personnel, volunteer firefighters, and police officers.

Faced with the advancing water, the government of the province of Buenos Aires activated the emergency protocol and established an Incident Command with an operational base in La Matanza, from where assistance tasks are coordinated with the municipalities. "The critical situation will last at least until tonight," declared Governor Axel Kicillof, who also reported that he is already in contact with the national Security Minister, Patricia Bullrich, to unify logistical efforts.

This crisis was compounded by the collapse of the electrical service. According to the National Electricity Regulatory Entity (ENRE), as of 10:10 a.m. this Saturday, there were 25,957 users without supply in the Edesur concession area and 5,839 in the area covered by Edenor, totaling more than 31,700 households without power.

Which roads remain closed due to water

The Buenos Aires Security Ministry reported that flooding persists on at least ten key road corridors. The provincial routes No. 51, 191, 31, 32, and 41 remain totally or partially closed in the sections connecting towns like Arrecifes, Salto, Rojas, Pergamino, Carmen de Areco, and San Antonio de Areco. Traffic was also completely interrupted on two high-traffic national routes: Route 8, between kilometer 98 and 168, and Route 9, in the section connecting Baradero and Campana.

Authorities recommended avoiding unnecessary travel, staying informed through official channels, and not attempting to cross flooded streets or roads. Additionally, they requested special attention in rural areas where newly sown fields were left underwater, further worsening the situation.