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Summary
Heavy rains caused unusual flooding in the Argentine capital city of Buenos Aires. It was the second day of heavy rains in one week and 'porteos', as residents of the capital call themselves, struggled to make their way home from work. Police used canoes and rafts to help residents cross flooded intersections while in other areas, police strung rope to guide pedestrians who waded through thigh-high water past flooded, parked cars. Authorities cut electricity to certain areas of the capital city and interrupted subway service over safety concerns. According to the National Meteorological Service, heavy rains will continue at least through Saturday.
