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Deadly Windstorm Batters Mendoza, Halting Flights and Knocking Out Power

Officials warn of continued instability overnight, with crews clearing debris and restoring service.

Temporal en Mendoza: una mujer murió aplastada por un árbol que cayó sobre su auto
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Overview

  • A 37-year-old identified as Alejandra Funes died in Maipú when a tree fell onto her car, while a delivery motorcyclist was gravely hurt in Las Heras and a 13-year-old in San Martín was treated and released.
  • Defensa Civil reported 351 fallen trees across the province, with damaged vehicles, roof failures and localized flooding in multiple departments.
  • A fire from a nearby chemical warehouse spread to part of the Álamos Mendocinos school in Fray Luis Beltrán, leading to evacuations with no injuries reported.
  • El Plumerillo International Airport suspended operations due to low visibility, causing delays and cancellations and minor on-site damage.
  • Utility Edemsa confirmed power cuts in several areas including Maipú, Luján and Las Heras, and the DGE moved afternoon classes online on Civil Defense advice.