Zonda winds in Mendoza: fires, fallen trees, and traffic accidents
In total, there were 121 incidents, including blown-off roofs and cut power lines. These were the areas most affected by the strong gusts in the province.
As predicted by the Meteorological Service, the Zonda wind affected several areas of Mendoza and caused damage of varying intensity throughout the day.
According to sources from the Ministry of Security, with input from the Provincial Directorate of Civil Defense, a total of 121 incidents were reported in 10 departments of the province.
The wind gusts varied in intensity in different areas, so some suffered more damage than others.
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The winds caused fires, fallen trees, blown roofs, cut power lines, and even a multiple crash in Lavalle due to poor visibility caused by the airborne debris. The road accident involved several cars and a bus, resulting in several injuries.
Although Zonda winds were forecast for the entire province, the most affected department was Tupungato, followed by San Rafael, Tunuyán, and Las Heras.
Civil Defense monitoring continues, and a cold front is expected to arrive this Sunday, affecting the entire province.
Zonda wind damage in every department of Luján de CuyoPotrerillos :
- Fire at the Las Vegas Landfill
Total : 01
Tupungato- Fallen tree: 60
- Fallen poles: 20
- Vehicle accident: 01
Total : 81
GuaymallénTotal : 01.
Las Heras- Fallen tree: 01
- Cables cut: 01
- Short transformer: 01
- Roof blasting: 01
Total : 04
MaipúTotal : 02
San RafaelTotal : 15
MalargüeTotal : 01
LavalleTotal : 01
TunuyánTotal : 10
General Alvear- Fallen trees and branches: 04
Total : 04
San Carlos: No news
Capital: No news
Godoy Cruz: No news
Rivadavia: No news
Junín: No news
San Martín: No news
Santa Rosa: No news
La Paz: No news
Total new releases: 121Permanent monitoring is maintained by this Provincial Directorate of Civil Defense.
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