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South Windstorm Fells Trees, Cuts Power Across Gran Mendoza as 129 Incidents Logged

An orange alert warns of additional storms with possible hail this evening.

Overview

  • Luján de Cuyo was the hardest hit, with 45 interventions including 38 cases of fallen trees and branches, according to Defensa Civil.
  • Godoy Cruz recorded 31 incidents with a blown roof and damage to trees and power lines, while Guaymallén had 23 cases including shorted transformers and compromised poles.
  • A large tree collapsed in front of Comisaría 25 in San José, Guaymallén, bringing down cables and blocking the street, and municipal crews later cleared the site.
  • Meteorologists said the event was not Zonda but a strong wind from the south–southwest quadrant, with gusts measured around 35–40 km/h near the airport and in Parque General San Martín.
  • Defensa Civil and municipal teams worked to clear routes, secure energized cables, and restore services, with Guaymallén reporting no injuries and urgent incidents resolved locally.