More than 200 people were evacuated in Tucuman province, northwest Argentina after storms and heavy rain sparked flooding, authorities confirmed on January 22, 2020. 60 people were evacuated in La Reduccion, 28 in La Madrid and 5 in Los Ralos.
Downpours from January 15 to 16 inundated the municipalities of Famailla, La Reduccion, La Madrid, Los Ralos and Yerba Buena, according to Telam news agency.
Around 100 people fled their homes in Famailla, the worst-affected area, where 132 mm (5.2 inches) of rain fell in a 24-hour period.
In Yerba Buena, a police station was submerged in floodwater, prompting people inside to climb the roof of the building.
Moreover, rural areas of the province also felt the impacts of the severe weather. The government of Tucuman deployed a helicopter to examine remote areas for flooded homes or trapped people.
On January 17, the government reported that 50 more people had been displaced in Los Ralos and Ranchillos, and further six in Santa Lucia. Furthermore, the government said Aguilares and Santa Ana near the Medina river were also affected.
More heavy rain and floods have been reported elsewhere in northern Argentina on January 22, with more than 100 mm (4 inches) of rain recorded in the city of Corrientes, triggering flash floods.
ARGENTINA: Graves Inundaciones en la Provincia de Tucumán pic.twitter.com/u8HsPUpZ7l
— Tiempo de Noticia ® (@TdnNoticia) January 16, 2020
#Tucuman
— Red Federal de Comunicación (@RedFederalDeCom) January 16, 2020
En medio de las fuertes tormentas que azotaron nuestro país durante el día de hoy, en la provincia de Tucumán se vivieron fuertes inundaciones. pic.twitter.com/Q5hE5ScfHs
Tremendas inundaciones en #Tucuman pic.twitter.com/spG1SJ6PwL
— Avellaneda Real (@AvellanedaReal) January 16, 2020
#INUNDACIONES "ERA TANTA EL AGUA QUE ARRASTRÓ UN CONTENEDOR EN AVENIDA SIRIA Y ECUADOR" #Compartí #Tucumán #Lluvia pic.twitter.com/xlyrPZjltY
— Tucumán Digital (@Tucuman_Digital) January 16, 2020
#Corrientes/Lluvias intensas:105 mm en tres horas, se producen anegamientos en la ciudad. @SMN_Argentina pic.twitter.com/2V1s68IgXY
— Joaquín Arqueros (@ChavalArqueros) January 16, 2020
Featured image credit: Government of Tucuman
Rare April snow falls in Brussels after unusually warm weather, Belgium
April 08, 2021
Snow fell in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, which is considered an unusual weather event for this time of the year. The country, along with much of northwest Europe, previously experienced unusually warm weather and record temperatures at end of...
At least 3 dead, thousands of homes flooded as torrential rains hit Haiti
April 07, 2021
Torrential rains have been affecting Haiti since April 2, 2021, resulting in extensive damage and at least three fatalities. At least 149 homes have been damaged, with more than 1 270 properties still submerged in floodwaters. Persistent heavy rains have been...
Dusty winds and heavy rain hit north Qatar
April 07, 2021
Strong winds, rain, and dense dust hit Qatar over the weekend, leading to low visibility. According to the Qatar Meteorological Department, the wave of dust came from northwestern Arabia. The weather phenomenon was witnessed Saturday to Sunday, April 3 to 4. Heavy...
Strong and shallow M6.6 earthquake east of South Sandwich Islands, SW Atlantic Ocean
April 03, 2021
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit east of South Sandwich Islands, SW Atlantic Ocean at 01:16 UTC on April 3, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter...
Strong M6.3 aftershock hits Kermadec Islands region, New Zealand
April 01, 2021
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit the Kermadec Islands region, New Zealand at 09:56 UTC on April 1, 2021, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter was located about 960 km (597 miles) NE of...