Argentina: Massive Power Outage Strikes Buenos Aires Amid Heatwave Ahead of New Year’s Eve 4

A massive power outage hit Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs late Tuesday, December 30, leaving tens of thousands users without electricity during an intense heatwave. The blackout was caused by a failure at Edesur’s Bosques substation and triggered widespread complaints under the hashtag #SinLuz, raising concerns as temperatures were forecast to climb near 39°C. Power was gradually restored overnight, with more than half of affected customers regaining service by early Wednesday

Argentina: Massive Power Outage Strikes Buenos Aires Amid Heatwave Ahead of New Year’s Eve 3

A massive power outage hit Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs late Tuesday, December 30, leaving tens of thousands users without electricity during an intense heatwave. The blackout was caused by a failure at Edesur’s Bosques substation and triggered widespread complaints under the hashtag #SinLuz, raising concerns as temperatures were forecast to climb near 39°C. Power was gradually restored overnight, with more than half of affected customers regaining service by early Wednesday

Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm 2

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

Argentina: Flooding Hits Buenos Aires Province After Heavy Rainfall 4

Severe flooding hit La Plata and several other cities in Buenos Aires Province after heavy rainfall on Tuesday, March 19.

Argentina: Flooding Hits Buenos Aires Province After Heavy Rainfall 3

Severe flooding hit La Plata and several other cities in Buenos Aires Province after heavy rainfall on Tuesday, March 19.

Argentina: Flooding Hits Buenos Aires Province After Heavy Rainfall

Severe flooding hit La Plata and several other cities in Buenos Aires Province after heavy rainfall on Tuesday, March 19.

Argentina: Flooding Hits Buenos Aires Province After Heavy Rainfall 2

Severe flooding hit La Plata and several other cities in Buenos Aires Province after heavy rainfall on Tuesday, March 19.

Memorial forest planned in Kesennuma

Memorial forest planned in Kesennuma

SENDAI, Japan - Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2012, shows Mt. Amba in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, where the construction of a memorial forest is under planning to commemorate the March 2011 quake and tsunami victims.

Memorial forest planned in Kesennuma

Memorial forest planned in Kesennuma

SENDAI, Japan - Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2012, shows Mt. Amba in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, where the construction of a memorial forest is under planning to commemorate the March 2011 quake and tsunami victims. (Kyodo)