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Record rains, flooding in Buenos Aires kill 5

A violent storm with torrential rain and powerful wind left five people dead Tuesday in Buenos Aires as it knocked out power, downed trees and damaged homes, officials said.

A record 6.1 inches of rain fell in about two hours in some parts of the city.

A wall collapsed at a school in San Fernando, north of Buenos Aires, due to heavy rain and wind.
A wall collapsed at a school in San Fernando, north of Buenos Aires, due to heavy rain and wind.Norberto Lauria / Demotix via Corbis