More than 50 people die in floods resulting from record-breaking rainfall in La Plata and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Between 1 and 3 April 2013, the northeastern section of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, experienced several flash floods that claimed the lives of 101 people. Greater La Plata was hardest hit with 91 reported deaths, and Greater Buenos Aires reported 10 deaths. The flooding was the result of extremely heavy rainfall and is said to be the worst flooding in La Plata's history.
Three days of national mourning were declared on 3 April. Two days later, government benefits for flood victims were announced.