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[QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 27819, member: 2262"]
Argentina declared three days of national mourning late Sunday after flash floods killed at least 16 people. Officials continue searching for missing persons throughout affected areas. The disaster happened Friday when extreme rainfall - equal to an entire year of precipitation - poured down within hours near Bahia Blanca. This port city sits south of Buenos Aires province and saw neighborhoods completely underwater from the sudden deluge.

The nation grieves especially for two young girls, ages one and five, who disappeared into the rushing waters. Rescue teams with diving equipment keep searching areas still covered by more than three feet of water. Mayor Federico Susbielles told reporters the floods damaged infrastructure worth $400 million across the region. He later shared on X that officials confirmed 16 deaths but expected the number would rise as search efforts continued.

The national government approved emergency funds totaling 10 billion pesos for rebuilding, approximately $9.2 million at current exchange rates. Famous soccer player Lionel Messi shared his sympathy through Instagram, writing support messages for all families experiencing hardship during this crisis. The coastal city has faced previous weather catastrophes, including a deadly storm just last December that claimed 13 lives. This recent flood brought even greater destruction to the already vulnerable community.
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