Underwater Cars and Canoe transfers: A Strong Storm flooded the streets of Pinamar

Since midnight yesterday, the city of Pinamar has been seriously affected by the arrival of a major storm front that caused major flooding in several of its streets.

Cars completely covered in water, neighbors forced to move by canoe and the rain that does not stop falling mark the beginning of the extra long weekend in one of the towns of the Buenos Aires coast most visited by tourists.

According to data from the National Meteorological Service (SMN), more than 115 millimeters rain fell since midnight. The precipitations are incessant and in the last hour they fell about 40mm. This is why the body that depends on the Ministry of Defense issued an alert for heavy storms and heavy rains that includes General Madariaga, General Lavalle, the Partido de la Costa and Villa Gesell.

According to the SMN, the bad weather will continue for practically the entire long weekend. For example, for the remainder of the day more rain is expected and a maximum of 21 degrees.

Tomorrow Saturday the conditions will be similar: rainfall and the same temperature. Sunday for its part will again present rains and showers throughout the day. Monday will arrive with the same background scenario, although the SMN indicated only on Tuesday there could be some relief but with mostly cloudy skies and a maximum temperature of 22 degrees.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday and Thursday, they will again have the presence of the sun with slightly cloudy skies and pleasant thermal marks.

According to a statement from the Municipality, “Civil Defense, together with the Secretariat of Urban Services, Social Development and Security Forces, is working in a coordinated manner to avoid major inconveniences in the face of current inclement weather.” In that sense “it seeks to accentuate prevention in the event of any type of contingency” they added.

For this reason, the area reported a series of recommendations and suggestions:

* Stay in a safe place until the natural phenomenon passes.

* Keep doors and windows closed and secure awnings; walk away for safety.

* Have a flashlight handy; the electricity could be interrupted.

* Charge cell phone batteries.

* Remove pots and objects that may fall from balconies.

* Stay away from walls, trees or objects that are in visible risk of falling.

* Drive on public roads only if necessary. In that case, reduce speed to a minimum.

* Avoid leaving your car parked in low areas.

* On the road, drive with caution due to wet ground and the presence of loose objects.

* Avoid going out to sail in the sea.

* Clean the gutters and drains of the houses.

* Keep an eye on the information released by the National Meteorological Service.