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Associated Press
28-06-2025
- Climate
- Associated Press
The death toll in a landslide in Colombia rises to 22 with 8 missing
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The number of people killed in a landslide this week in northwest Colombia has risen to 22, with eight still missing, according to authorities. Crews on Saturday were still looking for victims in Medellín, Colombia's second-largest city, and the nearby city of Bello. The landslide occurred early Tuesday following heavy rains. It unleashed mud and debris on crowded neighborhoods, enveloping dozens of homes and leaving hundreds homeless. Landslides are common in that region, especially during the rainy season from April to November.
Associated Press
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Associated Press
AP PHOTOS: Heavy rainfall floods Argentine highways, forces evacuations
CAMPANA, Argentina (AP) — More than 2,000 people were ordered to evacuate rural areas north of Argentina's capital after several days of heavy rainfall flooded highways, farmlands and entire neighborhoods. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
BreakingNews.ie
17-05-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Thousands evacuate after heavy rainfall causes flooding in Argentina
More than 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate rural areas north of Argentina's capital after several days of heavy rainfall flooded homes, highways and farmland. A bus with 44 passengers was stranded overnight for more than 10 hours on one of the roads connecting Buenos Aires to the interior. Advertisement Between 8in and 15in of rain has fallen in the past 72 hours when the average monthly precipitation is about 1.7in, officials said. Lorries drive on a flooded highway (Rodrigo Abd/AP) More wet weather followed by heavy wind is expected and authorities are urging residents, especially the 275,000 near the city of Zarate along the Parana River, to remain indoors. Authorities likened the storm to one in March that killed at least 16 people.
CTV News
17-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Heavy rainfall floods Argentine highways, forces evacuations
Boats move through flooded streets after heavy rains in Campana, Argentina, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — More than 2,000 people were ordered to evacuate rural areas north of Argentina's capital after several days of heavy rainfall flooded highways, farmlands and entire neighborhoods. A bus with 44 passengers was stranded overnight for more than 10 hours on one of the roadways connecting Buenos Aires to the interior. Between 8 and 15 inches (300 and 400 mm) of rain has fallen in the past 72 hours when the average monthly precipitation is about 1.7 inches, officials said. More wet weather followed by heavy wind is expected and authorities are urging residents, especially the 275,000 near the city of Zarate along the Parana River, to remain indoors. Authorities likened the storm to one in March that killed at least 16 people.
Associated Press
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Associated Press
Heavy rainfall floods Argentine highways, forces evacuations
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — More than 2,000 people were ordered to evacuate rural areas north of Argentina's capital after several days of heavy rainfall flooded highways, farmlands and entire neighborhoods. A bus with 44 passengers was stranded overnight for more than 10 hours on one of the roadways connecting Buenos Aires to the interior. Between 8 and 15 inches (300 and 400 mm) of rain has fallen in the past 72 hours when the average monthly precipitation is about 1.7 inches, officials said. More wet weather followed by heavy wind is expected and authorities are urging residents, especially the 275,000 near the city of Zarate along the Parana River, to remain indoors. Authorities likened the storm to one in March that killed at least 16 people.
