Top Photos Highlight Buenos Aires Floods
Buenos Aires experienced intense overnight rainfall on April 15, 2026. The storm dumped a record 160 millimeters in parts of the northern city in just three hours.
Areas hit and immediate impacts
Flooding affected multiple neighborhoods across the AMBA. Palermo, Belgrano, San Telmo, Almagro and San Isidro saw major water accumulation.
Dock Sud and Avellaneda also reported severe inundations. Thousands of residents faced disruptions to daily life.
Key locations and infrastructure
- Avenida Del Libertador showed long stretches of standing water that hindered traffic.
- The Pueyrredón bridge became impassable because of accumulated water.
- A full power outage occurred at Corrientes and Pueyrredón in Balvanera.
- Areas around the Hipódromo de Palermo, the Planetario and the bosques flooded beyond sidewalks.
- Multiple bus stops, including a Trambus stop, were submerged and unusable.
- Crossings near Monumentos Españoles and Mariscal Castillas were repeatedly inundated.
Response and cleanup efforts
Public works crews worked to pump water and clear clogged drains. Operators used water jets to unblock pluvials and sumideros.
Teams focused on critical arteries to restore circulation. Residents were urged to avoid nonessential travel.
Transport and daily life
Private vehicles and public transport experienced delays and interruptions. Some streets were unpassable for hours.
Locals in the Avenida Sarmiento area removed shoes to wade through water. Offices near the Hipódromo, including Ualá, were affected.
Weather outlook and safety advice
Authorities warned that rains would persist throughout the day and might intensify at night. Continued precipitation could worsen flooding.
Officials recommended avoiding flooded streets and following municipal updates. Emergency and drainage crews remained on alert.
Visual record
Top photos highlight Buenos Aires floods, capturing submerged streets and ongoing recovery work. Images show residents balancing to avoid water.
Photographer Adrián Escandar documented the storm’s effects. Photos distributed by Filmogaz.com illustrate the scale of damage and response efforts.
