The images of the storm that swept away houses and cars in Córdoba and Santa Fe

A violent storm with wind gusts up to 115 km/h (71 mph) and hail hit the south of Córdoba and Santa Fe. There were roof blow-offs, uprooted trees, and power outages affecting thousands of residents.

Casilda, Roldán, and Ucacha were the most affected towns. The phenomenon was unprecedented and forced the suspension of school activities and the opening of evacuation centers.

Casilda, the city most affected by the storm

The town of Casilda in Santa Fe suffered the worst impact. The wind gusts reached 115 km/h (71 mph) and left the city devastated. “There are fallen trees throughout the city,” said Edgardo Bartomioli from Civil Protection.

The mayor stated that 80% of the city was left without power. Additionally, classes were suspended, and a provincial aid operation was deployed to assist those affected.

Hail and destruction in Roldán and Ucacha

In the city of Roldán in Santa Fe, the storm was accompanied by intense hail. Trees over 70 years old were uprooted, and the Rosario-Córdoba highway was flooded.

Mayor Roly Santacroce asked residents to avoid going outside until the situation normalizes.

The town of Ucacha in Córdoba also suffered severe damage. “It was tremendous, dramatic. The hail was hitting from all sides,” recounted Mayor Ariel Moreira.

The gale caused roof blow-offs, downed power poles and trees, and vehicle damage. There were also people hit by the hailstones, and entire neighborhoods were flooded.

In rural areas, the impact was devastating. “The corn and soybean fields were ravaged, nothing was left,” lamented Moreira.