Following extreme rains that flooded northern Chaco towns, Governor Leandro Zdero visited Juan José Castelli to oversee assistance, as the provincial government deploys aid across affected areas. Senator Jorge Capitanich calls for national water emergency, while Frente Chaqueño proposes 180-day provincial emergency.
In the aftermath of record April 20-21 rains that submerged neighborhoods and isolated towns in northern Chaco—as detailed in prior coverage—Governor Leandro Zdero toured flooded areas in Juan José Castelli. "We are present on site, accompanying every family going through a very difficult time. The priority is to assist, contain, and provide concrete responses," he stated.
Provincial efforts involve ministries of Government, Human Development, and Health, plus APA and Ñachec, deploying extraction pumps and Vialidad teams in Castelli, Presidencia Roca, Villa Río Bermejito, and Miraflores. The Health Ministry reinforced six evacuation centers in Castelli; Minister Sergio Rodríguez affirmed: "We will be where people need us, with constant presence and concrete responses."
Politically, Senator Jorge Capitanich urged a national water emergency under Law 27.287 to deliver supplies and equipment to Castelli, El Espinillo, and other areas. The Frente Chaqueño Interbloque advanced a 180-day provincial emergency bill, including subsidies, credits, and an Operational Committee, according to Deputy Nicolás Slimel.
