Do you believe my stories of BA rain and flooding?
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Jan 28, 2008
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Buenos Aires,
Argentina
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Floods hit thousands in Argentina
Floods in Buenos Aires 28.02.08
Streets have been flooded in Buenos Aires
Heavy rain and floods in Argentina have forced thousands of people from their homes, caused power cuts and brought transport chaos.
"About 2,000 people are reported to have been evacuated in the province of Buenos Aires. The capital is still on alert as more rain is expected.
Thousands of small businesses lost stock as the storms took them by surprise, business leaders said.
The national weather service says rains and storms are expected until Monday.
Precautions
Civil Defense Director Daniel Russo told local media the situation was "not serious" for the residents of the capital, but he recommended people take precautions and try to stay at home.
Public transport has been disrupted and power cuts mean traffic lights are not working in some areas.
The worst affected area is La Plata district, where about 1,500 people have had to be evacuated from their homes.
