# Regional reports of fatalities and storm damage

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-reports-of-fatalities-and-storm-damage
> Updated: 2026-09-18T13:00:12.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 2.

Reports from the region indicate various incidents involving fatalities and environmental damage. In the Dominican Republic, the National Police reported that eight suspects were killed during confrontations with officers, bringing the total number of fatalities in 2026 to 173.

In Argentina, the Observatorio de Datos Estratégicos (ODE) noted a 28% increase in traffic accident deaths in the province of Buenos Aires during July compared to June, with 63 fatalities recorded. Meanwhile, in Paraguay, a severe storm in the Belén district caused damage to roads, crops, and homes in the San Isidro Requejo community due to heavy rain, hail, and strong winds.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Regional reports cover fatal accidents, police operations, and storm damage

Recent reports highlight rising traffic fatalities in Buenos Aires, police confrontations in the Dominican Republic, and storm damage in Paraguay's Belén district.

41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iquique-and-alto-hospicio-hit-by-strong-winds-and-sandstorms

### 2026-09-18: Emergency services respond to various incidents in Paraguay, Argentina, and Cuba

Emergency services in Paraguay, Argentina, and Cuba responded to several incidents, including a suicide attempt in a police cell, a hiker's fall in El Cadillal, and two women swept away by floodwaters in Placet

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banyeres-de-mariola-mountain-biker-rescued-after-20-meter-fall

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