Un A severe storm hit the province of Misiones During the last few hours, with damaged cars, roofs torn off, fallen trees and power outages in numerous municipalities. The incident was associated with severe storms linked to a extratropical cyclone with its core in southern Brazil and already experiencing conditions of strong instability.
Given the scenario, An orange alert is in effect throughout the Misiones territory. A special assistance operation was deployed. In Posadas, the accumulated rainfall reached 41 mmraising the monthly total to about 120 mm, very close to the historical average for November in the area.
Affected areas and main damages
Reports from provincial and municipal agencies indicate the areas most affected are San Pedro, San Vicente, Puerto Iguazú, Comandante Andresito, Puerto Esperanza, Campo Viera, Campo Grande, 25 de Mayo and Leandro N. Alem, in addition to various rural areas in the northern half of the province.
On the road route, A large tree fell onto National Route 12 at kilometer 1481 in GaruhapéThis forced the partial closure of traffic until the obstacle was removed by police and municipal teams.
They were also verified flooding due to the overflowing of the Garupá stream, with occasional traffic complications in low-lying areas and neighborhood access points, especially in the southern part of the province.
In the municipality of 25 de Mayo, Several homes lost part of their roofs and a sawmill suffered a partial collapse of its structureIn Colonia Alberdi, it was reported hail fall which damaged roofs, vehicles, and crops.
The Wind gusts generally ranged between 70 and 80 km/h, with localized peaks that exceeded 100 km/h in Campo Grande, as data from land surveillanceThis explains the fall of trees and numerous power line poles, as well as the scattering of sheet metal and other elements.
Emergency services and operations
From the state-owned company Missions Energy They reported failures in the 33 kV line between Oberá and AlemPower outages are affecting areas in the central region and towns such as El Soberbio, San Vicente, and 25 de Mayo. Electrical crews are continuing repairs and replacing damaged components.
El Police Operations Center He specified that the damage was concentrated in the jurisdictions of the Regional Units II (Oberá), IV (Puerto Rico) and XI (Aristóbulo del Valle)Emergency teams, police, and municipal staff were deployed to assist families, clear routes, and restore essential services.
The authorities recommend Avoid driving on tree-lined streets during gusts of wind.Do not approach fallen poles or cables and stay informed through official channels for possible updates to the alerts.
What's behind the storm?
The incident occurred because of a severe storm system driven by a cold front This favored the formation of supercells and intense bursts. This regional pattern also impacted border areas of Brazil and Paraguay.
According to Civil Defense, More rainfall is expected in the coming daysalthough not to the same extent. The agency's management emphasizes that No casualties have been reported in Misiones and that assistance is prioritized in vulnerable neighborhoods where the storm aggravated pre-existing conditions.
The same system caused serious damage in southern Brazil
In the state of Paraná, A tornado swept through the municipality of Rio Bonito do Iguaçuleaving at least Five dead and more than 430 injuredAccording to Brazilian Civil Defense, images released show destroyed homes and streets covered in debris.
The Paraná Meteorological Service recorded winds between 180 and 250 km/hThe federal government, through the Minister of Integration and Regional Development, Waldez Góes, indicated that they are coordinating humanitarian aid plans, equipment shipments, and reconstruction effortsFollowing the directive of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the governor of Paraná, Ratinho Júnior, warned about the possibility of more victims given the magnitude of the urban impact.
Brazil's National Institute of Meteorology maintains storm warnings In Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, states bordering Argentina and Uruguay, awaiting further updates as the instability evolves.
With Widespread property damage, power outages, and an operation still underwayMisiones is facing the aftermath of a severe storm that formed in the region. The priority is restoring services and assisting affected families. Be alert for the next few hours of unsettled weather., in a still dynamic scenario but with a tendency towards lower intensity.
