The disaster was caused by torrential rains in the port city on Friday, which wreaked havoc and several dead. An eight -hour torrential rain destroyed bridges and roads in the city and thousands of people were forced to flee their homes. To show his solidarity with his compatriots, the Argentinian captain winner of the World Cup Messi sent a message of support on social networks.
On his Instagram story, Messi wrote: ” We follow with sadness what is happening in Bahia Blanca. My condolences to families who have lost dear beings and a lot of courage to all those who are going through a difficult period in this very difficult period. »»
“People who have lost everything”
Large parts of the city in the southwest of the Buenos Aires region were deprived of electricity and at least 1,200 people were forced to evacuate. Over 400 mm of rain fell on the city on Friday, a third of the total annual average. Video images show cars carried away by waters. Provincial government Minister Carlos Bianco told a local radio station: ” We must rebuild a city. There are people who have lost everything. »»
