They warn of possible landslides and flooding of streams in Neuquén

2023-09-08 20:00:00

For this weekend there is snowfall alert for the Neuquén mountain range. Rain is also expected. From Civil Defense they recalled the importance of wearing chains to circulate on the routes and warned what can occur in the area due to rainfall.

Martin Giusti, Undersecretary of Civil Defense and Citizen Protection, reported that due to the rainfall recorded days ago and the new ones that are expected, he warned that “landslides might occur” and flooding in streams.

In addition, he indicated for motorists traveling to the mountain area that wear chains, due to the presence of ice and snow on some routes in the province. It is recommended Check the state of the roads before driving.

For this Saturday, September 9, there is alert from Chos Malal to Villa La Angostura, due to snowfall, as reported by the National Meteorological Service (SMN). On Sunday, a warning also applies to the center and north of the mountain zone,

The Interjurisdictional Authority of Basins (AIC) reported that a cold front is entering the mountain range, “with periods of persistent rains and snowfalls especially in Alto Neuquén and Colorado».

In addition, “unstable and windy periods” are expected for this Saturday and Sunday in Valles, Meseta and Costa de Río Negro and Neuquén.


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