The snow reached different parts of Neuquén this Thursday. Las Lajas, Cutral Co, Zapala and Plaza Huincul are some of the towns that They dressed in white in the last hours. Civil Defense explained that due to the long weekend, A large operation was deployed throughout the province to prevent incidents.
Listen to Carlos Cruz, provincial director of Civil Defense, on RÍO NEGRO RADIO:
The National Meteorological Service and the AIC extended yellow alerts for snowfall in Neuquén and Río Negro for this Thursday and Friday. Since dawn, snow reached Cutral Co, Plaza Huincul, Las Lajas and Zapala. Caviahue and Primeros Pinos They also dressed in white and the local residents began to enjoy the snow.
The provincial director of Civil Defense, Carlos Cruz explained on RÍO NEGRO RADIO that due to the intensity of snow and the number of cars on the roads, The corresponding surveys are being carried out to speed up traffic.
«We are finishing the surveys of the northern area and they are informing us that we have snow even from Cutral Co, Zapala, Las Lajas and Route 40 in the direction of Route 43,” he assured. QFor his part, he added that the meteorological service agreed and that there is a lot of snow.
«“You have to drive with great caution, especially in these winter conditions where, in addition to snow, there is a lot of wind and visibility is almost zero,” he stated. He also indicated that those who are going to travel, check the status of routes and carry chains.
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