US EditionSevere floods hit Argentina farm region, thousands evacuate
- On May 17, 2025, intense flooding impacted rural communities north of Buenos Aires, Argentina, leading to the evacuation of more than 2,000 residents in the vicinity of Zarate, a town situated by the Parana River.
- The flooding was caused by 300 to 400 mm of rain over a 72-hour period, greatly surpassing the typical monthly total of 1.7 inches, and was compared by officials to a severe March storm which resulted in a minimum of 16 fatalities.
- Floodwaters submerged highways and farmlands, stranded a bus with 44 passengers for over 10 hours on a key roadway, and caused residents in Zarate to navigate flooded streets by boat.
- Local mayor Francisco Ratto called the rain 'rarely surpassed,' and authorities warned residents to stay indoors as storms continue to regenerate with expected heavy winds and more rain.
- The heavy rainfall poses risks to Argentina's crucial agricultural production, especially soybean harvests, suggesting ongoing disruptions to this major food-exporting region.
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