2024-11-09 00:16:00
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has placed Neuquén and Rio Negro on alert from tonight until Saturday, two regions Due to heavy rainfall, especially in mountainous areas, and storms in valleys and plateau areas.
Rains will begin tonight in Bariloche and the cities of Hullara Angostura and San Martin de los Andes, south of Neuquén, according to the agency. Accepts aggregate up to 30 mm.
For its part, the severe weather will extend eastward on Saturday, Also covers the upper and middle valleys of the Rio Negro River. In this case, the rainfall is short-lived but intense. They will be between 10 and 20 mm.
Storms and rain in Neuquen: areas on alert
Regarding rainfall alert, they are under SMN alert Province of Los Lagos, Huiliches Mountains, Lácar Mountains and Aluminé Southfrom this Friday night to Saturday morning.
Confluencia, east of Añelo, east of Pehuenches and Picún Leufú, while, They were warned of approaching storms Saturday afternoon.
Rio Negro storms and rain: where warnings arrive
Rainfall warning issued for Río Negro It was issued for the Bariloche, Pilcaniyeu and Ñorquincó mountain ranges.starting this Friday night and continuing until Saturday morning.
In the case of storms, the area reached is the east The Departments of Elcuy, General Roca, Avilaneda and Pichi Mavida. Expected Saturday afternoon.
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**Interview with Meteorologist Dr. Sofia Velasquez on Weather Alerts in Neuquén and Rio Negro**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Dr. Velasquez. Thank you for joining us today. The National Meteorological Service has issued alerts for Neuquén and Rio Negro regions. Can you explain what we can expect in the coming days?
**Dr. Velasquez:** Good afternoon! Yes, the alerts are significant. Starting tonight, we expect heavy rainfall, especially in mountainous areas. Locations like Bariloche, Villa La Angostura, and San Martin de los Andes are likely to see up to 30 mm of rain by Saturday morning.
**Interviewer:** What kind of impacts can residents in those areas expect from this rainfall?
**Dr. Velasquez:** The heavy rain can lead to flash flooding, particularly in valleys and plateaus. With the ground already saturated from previous rains, any additional rainfall could exacerbate the situation. In the upper and middle valleys of the Rio Negro River, even though the rainfall will be shorter, it could be quite intense, with 10 to 20 mm expected.
**Interviewer:** Are there specific regions within Neuquén and Rio Negro that are at a higher risk?
**Dr. Velasquez:** Yes, the SMN has identified several specific areas at risk, including the Los Lagos Province and the Huiliches and Lácar mountains. Furthermore, regions like Confluencia and east of Añelo are also on alert for potential storms Saturday afternoon.
**Interviewer:** What safety precautions should residents take during this weather alert?
**Dr. Velasquez:** Residents should stay informed through local news and weather updates, prepare emergency kits with essentials, avoid traveling during storms if possible, and pay attention to any warnings from local authorities.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Velasquez, for your insights. It’s crucial for people to be prepared and stay safe during these weather events.
**Dr. Velasquez:** Thank you for having me. Stay safe, everyone!
