At least 13 people died as a result of the sports club’s roof collapsing The municipality of Bahía Blanca, Argentina, was hit by a strong storm accompanied by high winds and rainfall. The storm caused trees and poles to fall and caused a power outage in many regions. According to Infobae, the municipality reported that many injuries, some serious, occurred due to the collapse of the roofs.
However, the most serious incident occurred at Bahiense del Norte Club, where the roof collapsed while a sports event was being held. 13 deaths have now been confirmed, but While search efforts continue in the wreckage, the total number of deaths is not yet known..
“All emergency teams are working and the Municipal Hospital will receive the injured first. Evacuation centers have been activated in Club Estrella, Club Olimpo and Dow Center.” injuries. After what happened, the authorities asked the public not to go near sports facilities and to stay at home, upon receiving notices. Floods in streets and avenues This makes road traffic difficult.
The office of Argentine president Javier Milei was assured that the Government was “monitoring the delicate situation created by the electrical storm in the province of Buenos Aires.” They advised the public to check the weather service and stay home early in the morning “if necessary.” The president also expressed his “deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed by the storm” and assured that “the national cabinet is currently working with state and municipal authorities to provide assistance.” in victims and damage control”.
Before the start of the storm, the National Weather Service (SMN) had issued an orange alert warning about strong winds and abundant rainfall.
From the municipality of Bahía Blanca they reported: The wind reached 140 kilometers per hourHowever, the meteorological event is expected to decrease as the hours pass. However, on Sunday, the presence of precipitation will continue throughout the morning and as the day goes on, a cloudy sky will dominate the panorama and the temperature will rise to at least 18 degrees and up to 28 degrees.