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Buenos Aires storm floods streets, halts flights, damages Exolgan dock
A severe thunderstorm swept the Buenos Aires metropolitan area on the night of 31 July–1 August 2024, producing rainfall accumulations of 60 mm to over 100 mm in many locations. The rain caused street flooding and water accumulation in Buenos Aires, La Plata, Escobar, Concordia and other municipalities, while strong winds knocked down trees and damaged infrastructure.
Power outages affected tens of thousands of users across the AMBA. At Aeroparque Jorge Newbery seven flights were cancelled and at least five delayed; at Ezeiza International Airport 15 arrivals were delayed and three flights diverted. The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional issued orange alerts for storms in Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Entre Ríos and yellow alerts for surrounding districts.
During the storm a partial collapse occurred on muelle 1 of the Exolgan container terminal in Dock Sud. No injuries were reported and container operations continued, though the incident raised concerns about the port’s structural condition. Municipal authorities activated emergency hotlines and response teams to assist affected neighborhoods.
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Aeroparque Jorge Newbery · Aeroparque Jorge Newbery · Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza · Argentina · Bernardo de Irigoyen · Buenos Aires · Buenos Aires (city/region) · Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area · Buenos Aires Province · Centro de Monitoreo Climático y Meteorológico de Santa Fe · Concordia Municipality · Concórdia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Entre Ríos province remained under orange and yellow storm alerts.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The storm system affecting central Argentina included heavy rain, strong winds, lightning and hail.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An orange alert was maintained for Rosario and the region due to storms.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A tornado was observed in Bernardo de Irigoyen, Santa Fe province.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A tornado-like vortex was observed near San Genaro, Santa Fe province.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tornadoes were captured on video by local residents and shared on social media.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Meteorological Service issued a yellow alert for intense storms in southern and central Santa Fe and surrounding areas.
- [● 6 SOURCES] No injuries or serious material damage were reported from the observed tornadoes.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SMN issued a yellow alert for snow and rain in Neuquén with snowfall of 20‑40 cm and rain of 10‑20 mm.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The SMN issued a yellow alert for strong storms in Buenos Aires province with rain accumulations of 40‑80 mm and wind gusts up to 100 km/h. www.infozona.com.ar · www.diariotag.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SMN issued a yellow alert for wind Zonda in Jujuy with gusts up to 100 km/h.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Wind gusts up to 100 km/h are forecast in the storm‑affected areas. cableinformacion.com.ar · nogoyatimes.com · el-periodico.com.ar