2024-01-13 23:58:59
What was an followingnoon of meeting and celebration ended up transforming in a nightmare in the town of Taquimilánin the north of Neuquén, where An impressive whirlwind of wind and earth left people beaten and forced the suspension of a traditional party.
It happened this Saturday, around 5:15 p.m., when the ninth edition of the Meeting of the Singer and the Peasant Woman took place in the tourist, cultural and sports areaprovided by the local municipality for the occasion.
In dialogue with Diario RIO NEGRO, the director of the municipal radio station of Taquimilán, Daniel Jara, explained that the phenomenon hit with greater intensity the sector that housed the different standswith the sale of products and crafts from residents of the town and the area.
As a consequence, he explained, some people were hit by the structuresthat by the force of the wind, «They rose into the air and were deposited 20 meters from where they were«Jara said.
The worst part was taken by a woman with her granddaughter, those who suffered trauma minors due to the impact of the iron that supported the tarps and tents. Both were taken to Chos Malal hospital, where they remain under observation and out of danger.
According to Jara, other people also suffered minor injuries from the blows and vision problems due to the enormous amount of dust that the whirlpool raised. «Many lost their products in the event“He added, while regretting that some robberies were recorded, taking advantage of the confusion caused by the phenomenon.
Impressive whirlpool in Taquimilán: they suspended the party in the town
As a result of the episode, the Municipality of Taquimilán, together with the Police, Firefighters and the civil association La Viciera, organizer of the event, They agreed to suspend the meeting in solidarity with those affected and to prevent further damage from the wind.
It is a festival that is commonly held in Chos Malal. However, on this occasion he decided to move to this other corner of the north of Neuquénfollowing some complications with logistics.
Impressive whirlpool in Taquimilán: “It’s the first time it happens”
Asked regarding the occurrence of this type of event, Jara indicated that “one of such intensity is not common”, although he acknowledged that the wind, as in much of Patagonia, usually characterizes the climate of the area. “One like this, it’s the first time it’s happened,” he said.
In addition, he remembered that for this Saturday A wind alert was in effect for that sector of the province of Neuquénwhich until the whirlpool, had not made itself felt, commented the local official.
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