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Severe Storm Batters Urdampilleta, Cuts Power and Rips Roofs From Dozens of Homes

Officials report ongoing response operations, with storm alerts remaining in effect Tuesday.

Overview

  • Local authorities said about 40 houses sustained roof damage, trees and antennas fell, and the Torrecita Pádel club’s court was reported destroyed.
  • The electric cooperative shut off service as a precaution and widespread outages persisted late into the night.
  • Mayor Marcos Pisano’s team coordinated assistance with firefighters, police, Civil Defense and Protection units in the hardest‑hit areas.
  • Hospital Juana de Miguens is operating as an evacuation center with autonomous power and satellite connectivity.
  • The national meteorological service kept warnings active for Tuesday with forecasts of intense gusts, possible hail and 60–80 mm of rain, and residents were directed to the 2314-474949 hotline while regular emergency lines were down.