A strong storm left accumulated 90 millimeters of rain in a few minutes in the city of Colonel Suarez on Tuesday, April 14. This meteorological phenomenon, which began around 7 p.m., caused flooding in different streets and required intervention by emergency services.
In several urban sectors the water covered a large part of the parked vehicles, while by 10 p.m. The accumulated rainfall already exceeded 100 millimeters, according to The New. As a result of the situation, the region remained under yellow alert for storms to midnight, according to the National Weather Service.
During the day, the Coronel Suárez Volunteer Firefighters They carried out operations to assist people trapped in cars and respond to calls for water leaks in homes, due to overflowing gutters.
The phenomenon caused flooding, vehicles covered in water and rescue operations. Firefighters and emergency services assisted affected neighbors (Source: LU24)
Although the heavy rains managed to strongly impact the city’s infrastructure, for this Wednesday, April 15, the national entity no longer issues weather alerts. However, other parts of Buenos Aires will have to stay informed since they could suffer storms.
The National Meteorological Service maintains a current yellow alert for storms for several regions of the west, center and southwest of the province of Buenos Aires. The warning covers towns such as Guaminí, Olavarría, Tres Arroyos, Trenque Lauquen, Pehuajó, Carlos Tejedor, General Villegas, Junín, Rojas, San Antonio de Areco, Zárate, among other areas.
These locations may register heavy rain, gusts and possible hailso the population is recommended to stay informed and take precautions. According to the SMN: “They will be fundamentally accompanied by persistent and abundant rainfall.”
The entity reported: “In addition, frequent electrical activity is expected, possible hail and gusts that could reach 80 km/h. Values of accumulated precipitation between 30 and 80 mmwhich can be overcome in a localized way.”
The Tucumán floods
A temporary left at least three people dead in the province of Tucumán after heavy rains during the last weekend. The climate phenomenon caused serious flooding and material damage in multiple locations, compromising security and urban functioning in areas such as Monteros, Chicligasta and Alpachiri. The authorities declared a state of alert due to the inability of the drainage systems to contain the more than 270 millimeters of water registered in specific sectors.
Among the victims, Mariano Robles, 28, and Solana Albornoz, 32, stand out, who were found dead inside their vehicle Nissan Versa overturned in Tafí Viejo, after being swept away by the current. The discovery occurred after an intense search by relatives, who had the last telephone contact around 9 p.m. The couple had reported that they were waiting in their car for the water level to drop. However, The current of the water made any escape attempt impossible and they were trapped.
The third death corresponds to Lisandro, a 12-year-old boy who died after receiving an electric shock lightning while playing in a flooded street in the southern area of the provincial capital. The minor was at 2800 Jujuy Street when, for reasons still under investigation, he came into contact with the electric current.
The climatic phenomenon, characterized by the rapid accumulation of water and the overflowing of channels, generated severe erosion on roads and put structural limitations evident in urban infrastructure. The intense rains that affect the city of San Miguel de Tucumán and Yerba Buena continue, with temperatures between 18°C minimum and 26°C of maximum. Isolated storms could last until Friday, April 17.
What are the recommendations in case of heavy rains?
The National Weather Service publishes a series of recommendations for yellow alert by storm:
- Avoid going out
- Don’t take out the trash and clean drains and drains
- Unplug appliances and turn off the power if water enters
- Close and stay away from doors and windows
- Remove or secure objects that can be blown by the wind
- If you are outdoors, seek immediate shelter in an enclosed building, home, or vehicle.
