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Severe storms and flooding impact Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and Guatemala
Multiple countries in South and Central America are facing severe weather conditions. In Paraguay, the Directorate of Meteorology has issued alerts for a storm system expected to bring rainfall between 50 and 80 mm, with wind gusts reaching 90 km/h and potential hail.
Uruguay is experiencing significant impacts, with Inumet issuing orange and yellow alerts for northern regions. In Paysandú, the flooding of the Sacra stream has affected over 60 people and resulted in the destruction of a wooden home.
Argentina is under widespread alerts from the National Meteorological Service. Regions such as Entre Ríos and Buenos Aires are facing storms with potential wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h. Specific incidents include large hail in San Cristóbal, Santa Fe, and flooding in Tucumán.
In Guatemala, heavy rains, wind, and hail have caused infrastructure damage, including fallen trees and power poles in Guatemala City, prompting warnings from Insivumeh and Conred.
Entities
Argentina · Buenos Aires · Chihuahua · Chile · Conred · Cordoba · Dirección Meteorológica de Chile · Dirección de Meteorología · Entre Ríos · INSIVUMEH · Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología · Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorología
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Forecasted heavy storms in northern, central, and western coastal Uruguay with accumulations up to 120 mm.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Issued a yellow alert for storms in Buenos Aires City, Corrientes, and La Pampa. esnoticiatdf.com · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar
- [● 9 SOURCES] Forecasted storm accumulations between 20 and 50 millimeters in affected areas. esnoticiatdf.com · centronoticias.com.ar · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · nden.com.ar · www.talcualchajari.com.ar · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Issued an orange alert for storms in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Entre Ríos, and Santa Fe. esnoticiatdf.com · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · centronoticias.com.ar · federalaldia.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The current weather is the beginning of a cyclogenesis process expected to peak next Tuesday. esnoticiatdf.com · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pilar is implementing a real-time monitoring and early warning system for the Luján River and local streams. www.derquinoticias.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tigre residents and provincial officials are organizing community prevention committees to manage flood risks. www.infoban.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Government of Salto is performing cleaning and channeling of streams and gullies to improve drainage. 10minutos.com.uy
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The monitoring system aims to provide real-time data on water levels and flow rates to improve flood response. www.derquinoticias.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Salto's maintenance works involve removing vegetation and waste to prevent obstructions during rainfall. 10minutos.com.uy
- [● 2 SOURCES] A yellow alert for rain was issued for the mountainous areas of Río Negro and Neuquén, and the eastern part of Chubut.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Storms may include intense short-period precipitation, occasional hail, frequent electrical activity, and strong wind gusts. centronoticias.com.ar · esnoticiatdf.com · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · nden.com.ar · federalaldia.com.ar · +1 more