Argentina declares state of emergency amid devastating floods

Argentina has launched a federal emergency system on Monday as flooding continues to force thousands from their homes. In northern Argentina where the city of Concordia also lies, some 20,000 people have had to evacuate in what local authorities have called the worst flooding in 50 years. Summer rains attributed to the El Nino weather phenomenon have swelled rivers in the region, drowning homes completely. The same storm system has also hit neighboring Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil, forcing more than 100,000 to evacuate in recent days - Paraguay also declared state of emergency, and at least 5 people died, local media says. Meanwhile at La Casa Rosada Presidential Palace in Buenos Aires, Security Minister Patricia Bullrich announced a new Federal Emergency System. It's aimed at helping to coordinate national and regional organizations in emergency situations like the flooding. Poeple in Buenos Aires are also standing beside the flood victims, showering them with donations of clothing and clean water in their time of need.