Incident Details
The Atucha Nuclear Power plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina was overloaded in the midst of a heat wave, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Santa Fe, La Rioja, and Tucuman have all reported mass blackouts. Airports have reported cancellations and flight groundings in response.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers should limit travel due to hazardous road conditions and ensure that they stay indoors and hydrated. Travelers are advised that communication, water filtration, and travel by road and by air are likely to be disrupted as power remains out.
