13 dead, many without power in massive Argentina storm
OAN’s Abril Elfi
9:44 AM – Sunday, December 17, 2023
At least 13 people have died in a devastating thunderstorm that plunged the entire city of Bahia Blanca, Argentina, into darkness and forced hundreds to evacuate.
On Saturday, a massive thunderstorm struck the port city, causing the roof of a sports club to collapse, tragically claiming the lives of at least 13 people seeking shelter from the storm.
The mayor of Bahia Blanca, Federico Susbielles, also confirmed the death toll in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Unfortunately, the emergency service confirms the death of 13 people in the Bahiense del Norte club,” Susbielles said.
He continued, stating that during the emergency they received “430 serious calls, 132 reported cases of hypothermia, over 100 roofs flying away, over 1000 downed trees, and a peak of 350 evacuated people housed in five evacuation centers.”
Susbielles said that over 250 public service responders had been attending to the incident.
Winds exceeding 87 mph were recorded in the city, causing widespread power outages.
Images and videos captured the intensity of the storm, with powerful gusts of wind slamming into high-rise buildings, distant lightning strikes, and a thick haze enveloping the city.
Argentina’s newly elected president, Javier Milei, expressed his condolences to the residents and loved ones of the victims.
“The president of the nation expresses his deepest condolences to family and friends of those who died due to the storm,” his office said in the statement. “The wind gusts exceeded 150 km/h in Bahía Blanca and an orange alert is in effect in different areas of the Province of Buenos Aires. At this moment, the National Cabinet is working together with the provincial and municipal authorities to assist the victims and control the damage.”
NBA player Manu Ginobili, a native of Bahia Blanca, expressed his heartfelt condolences for his city.
“Very sad about what my club and my city and the region are going through. A big hug to everyone and my condolences to the families of the victims. Bahia Strong!!”
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