Catamarca heritage church damaged by Zonda winds

In Catamarca, Argentina, the historic Nuestra Señora del Rosario church in Anillaco suffered significant structural damage due to intense Zonda wind gusts. Built in 1712, the church is the oldest in the province and is a designated Provincial Historical Monument, notable for its traditional adobe construction, earth floors, and cane roofing.

The damage has sparked community concerns regarding the lack of preventive contingency policies for predictable seasonal weather events. While technical teams have been deployed to evaluate the structural failures and begin restoration, critics point to a recurring pattern of delayed government responses to environmental risks affecting cultural heritage sites.