After the rain warning issued by the Interjurisdictional Authority of the Basins (AIC), the National Meteorological Service (SMN) ratified the red alert for this Wednesday night in a large part of the Neuquén Mountain Range and orange for the Río Negro mountain regionin the context of the cyclone that is developing in Chile and that also has an impact mainly in Neuquén.
Alert for intense rains in Neuquén: the details
The Neuquén mountain range, except for the department of Los Lagos, which includes Villa Traful and Villa la Angostura, which have an orange alert for precipitation, It is on red alert for rain according to the SMN warning.
From San Martín de los Andes to the towns of Northern Neuquén there will be very heavy rains. According to the SMN, the greatest intensity of rainfall will be around 9 p.m. this Wednesday.
ANDThe area will be affected by heavy and persistent rains. Accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 70 and 90 mm in the red alert period, that can be overcome in a timely manner. In the highest areas, the occurrence of snowy precipitation is not ruled out.
It should be noted that the heaviest rains in this area will be accompanied by also intense winds. During the early morning and morning hours of Thursday there will also be rainfall, as an orange alert is in effect.
Alert for intense rains in Río Negro: the details
For the areas of Bariloche, El Bolsón, Pilcaniyeu and Ñorquinco, a yellow alert for rain persists for early Thursday morning.
The area will be affected by heavy and persistent rain. Accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 15 and 30 mm, that can be overcome occasionally, mainly in mountainous sectors. In the highest areas, the occurrence of snowy precipitation is not ruled out.
Recommendations in the event of a red alert due to rain
Faced with a red alert for rain:
1- Stay away from coastal and riverine areas.
2- Disconnect and stay away from electrical devices.
3- Avoid driving through flooded streets or affected streets.
4- Know the evacuation places and elevated placess.
5- In case you or someone else is affected by this phenomenon, Contact local emergency agencies. Always have an emergency backpack ready
with flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
