An intense storm hit southern Tucumán, causing massive floods, road closures, and family evacuations. Authorities activated assistance operations amid up to 170 millimeters of accumulated precipitation. The situation remains under alert, with classes suspended across the province.
Southern Tucumán is facing an emergency due to a strong storm that caused river overflows, floods, and isolation of localities such as Leales, Graneros, La Cocha, Simoca, and Juan Bautista Alberdi. According to Governor Osvaldo Jaldo, up to 170 millimeters of accumulated rain were recorded, complicating the situation in several areas.
In a press conference, Jaldo stated: “The situation is complicated, as there are places where we had floods. Many people lost things, especially personal belongings, but we immediately sent assistance from the provincial government, intermediate organizations, and many Tucumans who are collaborating in solidarity.”
Route 334, between La Cocha and Taco Ralo, remains impassable due to water, while Route 38 has serious complications. In La Madrid, authorities are considering breaking the road to drain water and prevent the town from being flooded. Incidents include a submerged truck in Huasa Pampa Sud and videos of neighbors rescuing animals from currents.
The territory is under yellow alert, with possible escalation to orange on Wednesday, according to the National Meteorological Service. Service outages and suspension of public transport in the southern capital are reported. The Ministry of Education suspended classes for the rest of the week, turning schools into evacuation and assistance centers.
The governorship, along with municipalities and communes, deployed operations to help affected families in homes, routes, and roads.
