More than a thousand families affected by floods in La Plata, Argentina

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More than a thousand families from various neighborhoods of the city of La Plata, capital of the province of Buenos Aires, had to be assisted, after the floods caused by the intense rains that were registered this Thursday, while the three evacuation centers were organized. teleSUR

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00:00 In Argentina, more than 1,000 families were affected by the floods caused by heavy rainfall

00:04 that hit the city of La Plata with particular strength.

00:08 According to reports from the authorities, in one hour it rains the same volume of water

00:13 equivalent to what it usually rains in the whole month of August.

00:17 As a consequence, dozens of streets and houses were totally flooded after the streams that

00:22 crossed the city overflowed.

00:23 Hundreds of people had to be evacuated and civil defense indicated that the sums are

00:29 expected to continue and be accompanied by gusts of wind, electrical activity and hail.

00:35 The authorities also suggest to avoid going out and take the necessary precautions during

00:39 the heavy rains.

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