2024-02-09 17:20:00
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued this morning a storm alert for Neuquén and much of Río Negro. Around 10 o’clock, heavy rains were present in Neuquén and Cipolletti, quickly leaving streets flooded. Hail fell in some sectors and others reported power outages. Civil Protection asked to take precautions and assured that they are walking the streets of the different cities. In Cipolletti, the storm broke the bridge that connects the residents of the southern bank with the rest of the city. In Neuquenneighbors impede traffic in several sectors to prevent water from entering their homes.
In Several sectors of Neuquén and Cipolletti can already see traces of the rainfall expected for today. Flooded streets, power outages, and the constant complaints of neighbors who suffer the consequences of the strong storms that hit the region today.
In Neuquén, in a few minutes, some roads were completely flooded, disrupting vehicular traffic in various parts of the city.
Accompanying the strong storm, in some sectors of the capital of Neuquén, residents reported the interruption of the electricity service. Around 11 o’clock the presence of hail also began to be noticed. The ice stones fell intensely on the city.
The traffic lights on Av. Mosconi and Bejarano and Av. Mosconi and Chaco in Neuquén are also reported to be non-functioning.
This is the case, for example, of the premises located on Brown Street, which are complicated on public roads due to the accumulation of water in streets and sidewalks. The same thing happens on the street. Alcorta, there the neighbors reported that the water begins to accumulate almost to the point of entering homes and commercial premises. This occurs particularly near Laínez and Leguizamón.
Orange alert for storms: residents of Roca have their houses flooded
The rain complicated several neighborhoods of the northern area of Roca as well as the west from the city and south of Route 22.
Many families who live in precarious houses are suffering from the flooding of their homes. The most affected areas are Chacra Monte, Alta Barda, Barrio Nuevo, Quinta 25, Northwest, Carlos Soria among others.
From the Corazón Solidaria dining room they are assisting needy neighbors who need help. “In the upper area of Barrio Nuevo there are many families and what they are asking for help the most are mattresses because they got wet, used metal sheets to be able to fix your roof, or pieces to be able to join it. Almost all of their things are being rained on,” said the dining room representative.
Miriam Muñoz, a representative of the Nueva Luz picnic area, also commented that her neighbors They need nylon for their homes. “In situations like this, all needs arise. “Today is a complicated day,” said the coordinator. People interested in collaborating can Contact 2984 28-2592 or 2984 66-3518.
In Allen The rain is also being suffered in the neighborhood of Malvinas and Colonizadora, they are the most affected.
Orange alert for storms in Cipolletti: streets flooded in the center and overflowing on the south bank
In Cipolletti, the city center was without power for several minutes. Now, service has been restored. However, heThe streets of the commercial area are flooded and merchants report that water enters their premises.
Meanwhile, the panorama on the southern edge of the city is increasingly complicated. Due to the strong storm, the bridge that connects the residents who live on the Cipolletti coast collapsed, leaving no possibilities of crossing towards the urban ejido.
Orange alert for storms: in Neuquén neighbors impede traffic to prevent water from entering their homes
according to iNeighbors reported that in some sectors they are interrupting traffic to prevent water from entering homes with the circulation of vehicles.
One of those points is on Chubut Street between Miter and Ex-Ruta 22, the same thing is repeated on Libertad Street, from Av. Olascoaga to Chubut.
In the area of September 12 and Beltrán, as well as on Leguizamón Street towards Ex-Ruta 22, residents placed garbage containers to prevent the passage of vehicles. The same occurs in Casimiro Gómez and Dr Ramón and Pringles near the Metrobús.
Orange alert for storms in several cities of Neuquén and Río Negro
According to the alert issued by the SNM, the storms in Neuquén and Río Negro will last until Saturday. Particularly Neuquén capital, Plottier, Cipolletti, Roca and Alto Valle are today under orange alert.
During this day, The area will be affected by locally strong and/or severe storms.
They may be accompanied by intense gusts, important electrical activity, hail falls of various sizes, and abundant water fall in short periods. Accumulated precipitation values between 25 and 50 mm are expected, and may be exceeded from time to time.
Civil Protection of Cipolletti asked to take precautions, and in Neuquén they assure that there are teams working in the streets of Neuquén
Direction of Civil Protection of the Municipality of Cipolletti asked the neighbors to take certain precautions in front of the orange alert for storms that is expected in the region.
From the area they recommended remove from the outside of the home those objects that can be dragged by water y unplug electrical appliances that may be exposed to water. Furthermore, rThey recommended checking, from time to time, the condition of the roofs, that of water downflow from buildings and nearby drains.
Regarding the recommendations when moving, they recommended Do not drive your vehicle through sections that are flooded since the force of the water can drag and float the vehicle. And they also recommended not parking vehicles or camping in dry channels, or on the banks of rivers to avoid being surprised by a sudden rise in water or a flood.
Meanwhile in Neuquén, the Undersecretary of Environment and Citizen Protection, Francisco Baggio, assured that ““All operational teams are working on the street due to the heavy rains.”
From the area reported that eight millimeters fell in just ten minutes and announced that this will decrease considerably during the followingnoon.
“The “The city is going to drain well because there are a series of works that were done that allow the water to drain properly,” said Baggio. although he asked for patience because “the Limay River is very high as a result of the generation of energy in the damsand that is why with so much rain in a short time the water runoff is occurring somewhat slowly, but it will drain correctly.”
Furthermore, rHe noted that they have not yet received requests for help, beyond the specific situation of flooding of streets near Arroyo Durán and in the Valentina Sur neighborhood sector.
Storm and hail in Neuquén: changes to the Confluencia Festival 2024 for this Friday
With the 2024 Confluence Festival in Neuquén, climate concerns are added. Due to strong storms, the Pre-Confluencia was suspended this Friday and goes to Saturday. The chief of staff, María Pasqualini, who informed Diario RÍO NEGRO.
Like yesterday, this Friday the five local artists who would perform on the main stage during the Confluencia Festival were going to be chosen, from Saturday the 10th to Tuesday the 13th.
According to the national organization, The most complex day will be this Friday in much of the province of Neuquén. Among the affected areas, the Confluencia department is locatedwhere the provincial capital is located.
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