Granite, floods and disasters: how the storm affected La Plata and AMBA sites

Luego de que el National Weather Service (NWS) activate storm warnings in it Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) and elders, became aware of the falling images that passed through the area during the storm. La Plata it was the most affected as the city was flooded and waterlogged the streets.

The level of water that was recorded in the capital of Bonaparte was such a gravity that many streets in the center and sought-after places turned into rivers. Before that, the current produced affected a large number of cars that were parked on the public road, to the extent that some of them were arrested.

The scenario, which followed the pace of the storm in La Plata, left the elderly dissatisfied and worried who witnessed the disaster during the 2013 floods, when 89 people died during the tragedy and thousands of families suffered irreparable material losses. Fortunately on this occasion no dead people, no injuries.

I pay attention to local media information El diathe first storm had the greatest impact on the neighborhood of the northern region, among them Town bell, Villa Elisa, Gonnet y Ringuelet. Now later, a heavy drop of water had a direct impact on the city helmet, so the desagües were not enough and were reversed.

In parallel, from the hydrometeorological area of ​​the municipality, they reported that 60 millimeters of rain had fallen., that’s all, the word promedia is expected throughout the month. However, in some neighborhoods the water exceeded the average elevation level and reached houses, while in others it managed to cover the streets and block part of the street.

They also pointed out that Rio de la Plata It peaked at 1.70 meters above sea level, although it has dropped to 1.30 meters in recent hours and it is hoped that the index will be lowered. Another of the cauces that increased in level was the Rodríguez arroyo, which is located in the northern part of the city, but the arroyos places did not present dangerous overflows.

Most of the localities around Bonaero, which were damaged by the storm, were affected Lanús, Claypole, Berazategui, Guernica, Florencio Varela, Avellaneda y Quilmes. In the case of various roads, the second flood to be reported in the month was dealt with, given that the storms of the week caused the impassability of various streets.

In the Berazategui area, El Pato and Guernica, the storm was not just heavy rains and winds that caused reports of falling granite. According to the pictures shared by the old people in social circles, the size of the celestial cubes was similar to golf balls.

Additionally, the gymnasium located in the Claypole area was virtually destroyed after the force of the storm caused several walls to collapse and parts of the structure to fly away, I was informed Argentinian news. As a precaution, the various affected areas should be monitored by the power supply.

In the western AMBA area, mail was also reported from flooded streets and flights of techos. for the moment Ramos Mejia It was the place that presented the most inconvenience, because the ancients noticed that as one of the leaks, it generated a geyser effect when it was sealed by the amount of water accumulated on the street.

On the other hand, The Met Office will warn you of continued thunderstorms in other provinces on Christmas Day. However, the most affected area, as in a large part of the province, will move to the center of the country Buenos Airessur de Entre Riossur de Santa Fesur de Córdoba and north of Pampa an average low alert level will occur.

Areas that will be affected by the amarilla warning due to thunderstorms will be southern Buenos Aires, northern Entreria, central Santa Fe, Mission and this sector is Skip. At the same time, a large part of the country will be under a yellow alert for winds such as Santiago del Estero, Catamarca, Córdoba, La Rioja, San Juan, San Luis, Mendoza, Neuquén, La Pampa, Río Negro, Chubut and Santa Cruz.

As a precaution, authorities recommended that residents avoid driving on the streets and stay indoors to protect them from the elements. They also noted that they had to cut off the electricity to the living room, they would see to it that rain water had entered the interior.

Likewise, during miracles, strong winds will continue to move further away from trees, light poles and similar structures, correcting the risk of earthquakes. We also recommend that you pay attention to messages and get an emergency vehicle with an intercom, radio, documents and a phone to coordinate an emergency evacuation.