Severe floods hit Argentina farm region, thousands evacuate

Firefighters evacuate people amid flooding caused by heavy rains, in Capilla del Senor, in Buenos Aires, Argentina May 17, 2025. REUTERS/Matias Baglietto

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Thousands of residents evacuated on Saturday as rains lashed the north of Argentina's Buenos Aires province, a vital agricultural hub, and caused severe flooding.

The National Meteorological Service, which issued a red alert for the region on Friday evening, reported rainfall between 150 and 250mm (6-10 inches) between the cities of Zarate and Arrecifes. It warned that storms were "constantly regenerating," with more rain expected.