A fallen light pole on a fence in a tennis court with a person in the background
ARGENTINA

The storm destroyed the tennis courts of a renowned club in Córdoba.

This is the traditional institution General Paz Juniors. The repair would exceed 15,000,000 pesos (33,069,000 pounds)

In the early hours of Wednesday, the intense gusts of wind caused by the severe storm that hit the city of Córdoba caused serious damage to the facilities of the renowned Club General Paz Juniors, directly affecting all four tennis courts.

The perimeter wire structures and concrete posts completely collapsed, knocked down by the force of the wind, creating a dangerous situation and leaving the courts unusable.

A fallen chain-link fence and a concrete post on a clay tennis court
Damage at General Paz Juniors' club in Córdoba | La Derecha Diario

The damage extends to fences, posts, lighting fixtures, and part of the auxiliary infrastructure of the courts.

According to the initial technical assessment, the estimated cost to repair the damage and restore the courts to operational condition amounts to 15,000,000 pesos (33,069 pounds).

Near a fallen and damaged tennis court next to a bush and grass
Damage at the General Paz Juniors club in Córdoba | La Derecha Diario

According to the Board of Directors, the necessary steps are already being taken to begin repairs as soon as possible, with the goal of allowing members and athletes to once again enjoy this essential space for tennis practice.

Wire mesh on a tennis court with broken concrete posts and vegetation growing over the fence
Damage at General Paz Juniors' club in Córdoba | La Derecha Diario

Storm in Córdoba

The storm in Córdoba caused severe damage and power outages.

The Provincial Electric Power Company (Epec) stated that the neighborhoods of Marcelo T. de Alvear, Los Filtros, Panamericano, Villa Azalais, and Yofre Sud were affected.

Fallen tree on a street in front of a house, with caution tape around it.
Severe storm in Córdoba | La Derecha Diario

Additionally, police reports indicated that, during the night, the wind had left residents in the northern area without power, particularly in Cerro de las Rosas and Urca.

In the provincial interior, power outages were reported in Arroyo Cabral.

The damage included fallen posts in neighborhoods such as Altamira and Villa Unión, as well as a tree that blocked the street in San Vicente.

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