He National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a new yellow and orange alert for storms for this weekend in the country’s capital and in several other provinces. According to the agency, climatic conditions could generate damage and affect the development of daily activities in the areas reached.
Where will it rain this Saturday
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In addition to Buenos AiresLa Pampa, Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut, Paraná, San Luis, Santa Fe, Catamarca, Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Córdoba La Rioja, Catamarca and Tucuman will be affected. Isolated storms are expected, some locally strong, with accumulations of between 80 and 100 millimeters. They could be accompanied by electrical activity, gusts and occasional hail.
Some of the areas of the Argentine capital where there will be the greatest rainfall are:
- Baradero – Ramallo – San Nicolás – San Pedro
- Florentino Ameghino – General Villegas – Rivadavia
- Reefs – Captain Sarmiento – Carmen de Areco – Chacabuco – Colón – General Arenales – General Pinto – Junín – Leandro N. Alem – Lincoln – Pergamino – Rojas – Salto
What are the orange and yellow alerts from the National Weather Service?
According to him SMN, the yellow weather alert level implies “possible phenomena with the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities.” The rains, storms and snowfall can cause flooding, power outages, and damage to structures such as roofs and walls.
In addition, the orange level, stronger than the previous oneimplies that we must “prepare for dangerous meteorological phenomena for society, life, property and the environment.”
The protection measures recommended by the SMN due to rain
- Stay in closed buildings such as houses, schools or public buildings.
- Stay away from electrical appliances and avoid using corded phones.
- Avoid driving on flooded or affected streets.
- If there is a risk of water entering your home, turn off the power supply.
- Avoid outdoor activities.
- To minimize the risk of being struck by lightning, do not stay on beaches, rivers, lagoons or pools.
Other recommendations They include not taking out the trash, not taking shelter near trees or electricity poles that may fall, avoiding outdoor activities and paying attention to possible hail.
