After heavy rainfall, there was a flood in north-east Argentina, at the border with Uruguay. According to the services, such intense rainfall has not been seen in the country for years. Flood waters imprisoned a bus with 44 passengers, rescuers were necessary.
The flood hit the northern part of the province of Buenos Aires in Argentina. On Saturday, the Argentine National Meteorological Service issued a red warning against heavy rain for this region. Between the cities of Zarate and Arrecifes fell to 250 liters per square meter. According to the services, such intense rainfall has not been seen in Argentina for years.
A bus full of passengers trapped by flood waters
The bus with 44 people was imprisoned on Saturday by flood waters. The recording below shows how passengers are evacuated with water scooters and boats.
Rescue operation of passengers imprisoned on the busMatias baldanza.dev/@matiasbaldanza, Reuters
Heavy rainfall is also a difficulty for farmers. Crows from this region are the most important for food exports in Argentina.
Source of the main photo: Reuters