In a press conference, BA province Security Minister Ricardo Casal confirmed at least 46 people have died as a result of the heavy storms that hit the province’s capital city La Plata. He had earlier warned that the toll could be expected to rise due to the hostile weather conditions.
Between 300 and 400 milimiters of rain fell in three hours in La Plata reaching up to 1.7 meters.
According to Casal, 3,000 people have already been evacuated in a situation the offcial described as “chaotic”. Some people remain trapped while others took refuge on houses’ roofs, where they spent the night.
In statements to media, the Minister could not yet confirm how many people have died explaining there are yet «no official statistics» but said that more precise figures could be expected by noon today.
Casal added that La Plata families are facing “millionaire loses” considering the vehicles, clothes and household appliances affected by the floods.
Meanwhile, an emergency commission has been set by the provincial Governor Daniel Scioli to deal with the effects of the rough weather that has left Argentina’s most populated province without classes and working activities.
Source: Buenos Aires Herald