Santa Fe Declares Water Emergency as 'Very Strong' El Niño Looms with 95% Probability
The Argentine province of Santa Fe has activated a comprehensive water emergency plan ahead of an El Niño event that U.S. scientists say has a 95% chance of being 'very strong.' With unanimous legislative approval, a $10 billion peso fund, and coordination across all levels of government, the province aims to prevent and mitigate the impact of extreme rainfall expected this summer.