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    Urban Flooding in Bahia Blanca: Implementation of Stormwater Detention Systems
    (Inglés II. Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. Facultad Regional Paraná, 2025-11) Guiter Alzugaray, Elena; Mancini, Melody
    Abstract— Urban flooding is a serious problem in many cities around the world which causes damage to homes, streets and transport and affects people’s lives. Climate change has made extreme weather events more frequent and intense, especially in urban areas with poor drainage systems and city growth without planning. A recent case in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, showed that the city was not ready to face flooding and needs better methods to manage rainwater. This paper argues that implementing stormwater detention systems is a key strategy to reduce the impact of urban flooding in Bahia Blanca. The purpose of this paper is to explain the causes of urban flooding in Bahia Blanca and to describe the implementation of stormwater detention systems as a solution to this issue. To achieve this purpose, the paper first defines the problem of urban flooding and describes the main causes and impacts, then it presents stormwater detention systems as a possible solution to reduce the effects of heavy rainfall, and finally it evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of this proposal and discusses how this strategy can help cities like Bahia Blanca become more resilient. This paper is expected to contribute to a better understanding of how urban flooding can be addressed through sustainable stormwater management, while also promoting awareness of the importance of improving drainage infrastructure and planning strategies to reduce the impact of extreme weather events.