Flood in Argentina

25,000 people have been evacuated in Argentina after the worst flooding in fifty years struck South America.

The cause of the flooding was the El Nino weather phenomenon, which brought heavy rain to the area and rose the water levels of the Paraguay, Uruguay and Paranà River's.

The area affected by the flooding is widespread and impacts the region between Argentina, Paraguay Uruguay and Brazil.

In Argentina, two people have been reported killed in the flooding, and it is unclear when those affects may be able to return to their homes. Estimates suggest it may take months for some, as the flood waters have almost entirely submerged some houses and the water has been contaminated by sewer lines.

Among the cities worst affected in Argentina are Concordia, Goya and Paranà, but many others are also affected.

Type of event
Flood
Location of event
Argentina
Date of Charter Activation
2015-12-28
Time of Charter Activation
19:37
Time zone of Charter Activation
UTC+01:00
Charter Requestor
Direccion Nacional de Proteccion Sivil
Activation ID
-
Project Management
CONAE
Value Adding
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