The wind in the provincial capital reached 120 kilometers per hour and the accumulated rainfall reached 40 and 70 mm.
a strong storm, with wind gusts of up to 120 kilometers per hour, generated heavy damage in San Luis. In addition to causing falling trees, blowing off roofs and other damagehe temporary left a large part of the provincial capital without electricity.
The Meteorological Service had issued a orange alert by severe storms to warn locals of the approaching phenomenon. The rain started around 19 hours and quickly the sky became completely dark. On a day that reached 37°, Precipitation reached 40 and 70 mm.
The meteorological agency had anticipated that the winds in the region were going to be “dangerous for society, life, property and the environment”, so some recommendations were issued to avoid major complications. Despite the warnings, The storm was stronger than expected.
“Given the strong storm of wind and rain that crossed the city, we ask residents to be cautious in the event of falling trees and power lines,” the local municipality indicated on its social networks and added: “Our Public Services teams, together with Civil Defense, are already working in the affected areas.”
San Luis: strong operation to control the damage of the storm
Once the storm has passed, the authorities work to assist the residents of San Luis and towns such as Potrero de los Funes and Juana Koslay to evaluate the damage and contain it.
From the Directorate of Prevention and Emergency Management they reported that in different parts of the province they are carrying out tasks coordinated by police firefighters, volunteer firefighters, municipal civil defense personnel and brigade members to attend to emergencies generated by the storm.
At the moment, no victims have been reported. The most general problems are the blowing off of roofs, falling trees, poles, electrical wiring and signage, as well as cuts in electricity and internet services in various areas.
Source: Ambito
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