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Saturday Windstorm Rips Through Mar del Plata, Toppling Poles and Trees

Authorities report concentrated damage in the La Perla–Camet corridor with one minor injury.

Overview

  • The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional had issued a yellow alert for storms with gusts near 70 km/h before the brief event.
  • Around 3:30 p.m., strong winds swept the coast and northern neighborhoods, blowing off roofs, smashing windows and damaging vehicles.
  • Defensa Civil tallied about 12 fallen light poles and 15 affected trees, mostly between Avenida Colón and Camet, with localized power cuts in Constitución.
  • Lifeguards evacuated bathers at La Perla as conditions shifted abruptly, according to local authorities.
  • Special Riesgos Especiales teams secured broken glass at the Maral 50 building and other hazards as crews worked to clear debris and restore services.