Argentina mourns 16 killed in floods
Briefly

A devastating flash flood in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, has resulted in the deaths of at least 16 individuals, prompting President Javier Milei to declare a three-day national mourning. The floods, which occurred after an extraordinary rainfall dumping a year's worth of precipitation in several hours, caused significant infrastructure damage totaling $400 million. The city faced a severe humanitarian crisis as families were affected, with two children sadly confirmed among the victims. The Argentine government has approved $9.2 million in financial aid to assist victims and communities impacted by this tragedy.
The floods struck after a year's worth of rain fell in just hours, leaving 16 confirmed dead and more still missing.
President Javier Milei declared a three-day national mourning period and the government committed to assisting victims during this tragic time for all Argentines.
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