In recent hours, the central north of the province has been hit by an extreme weather phenomenon that left an average of 100,000 people dead 250 millimeters of rain accumulated in just eight hours. The government of Corrientes, through which Emergency Operations Committee (COE) and the Ministry of Social Development have activated an assistance plan for more than 600 families affected in different places.
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Bruno LovinsonDeputy Director of Civil Defense and Coordinator of the COE, explained that the most critical recordings were made in the area between Empedrado and the capital. “In The hat 210 mm was recorded City of Corrientes approximately 140 mm and inches Paved 132 mm,” said the official, who added this It’s Ibate The waterfall also reached 140 mm.
Critical areas and help for neighbors
The storm’s impact left a preliminary tally of families affected by water entering their homes and flooding of rural roads:
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Paved: Approximately 400 families affected.
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The hat: 200 families affected and one family evacuated.
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machines Provincial Road Directorate (DPV) Works intensively on cleaning canals and draining roads. It was also possible to clear the traffic on the street Provincial Route No. 5near San Luis del Palmar, which was affected by the encroachment of the water.
The Minister of Social Development, Jose Irigoyentraveled this Sunday to the areas of Empedrado, El Sombrero and Derqui to coordinate with local mayors to deliver relief supplies and monitor the most vulnerable neighborhoods.
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Orange Alert: Monday with severe storms
Although Lovinson estimated that rainfall intensity could decrease, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a Orange alert for this Monday morning, which affects the entire province.
Locally severe storms with heavy rainfall are expected, frequent electrical activityoccasional hail and wind gusts that could exceed strength 90 kilometers per hour.
The day’s cumulative rainfall is estimated at 80 to 150 additional millimeters. The COE will provide active monitoring and advise the public to avoid non-essential travel during the storm season.
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