The intense rainfall accumulated in the mountain area of Neuquén caused several problems in the Lanín national park this Thursday, like a landslide that left Provincial Route 48 passable but with “extreme caution.”
The administration of the protected area indicated that, as a consequence of the weather contingency of the last 48 hours, Avalanches, landslides, flooding of streams and rivers, and falling trees and stones on roads and trails were recorded.
But it was on Provincial Route 48, between Yuco and Quechuquina whereand lived one of the most complex situationswith a landslide that put the safety of the motorists who travel there is at risk.
This is, among other things, of the road that leads from San Martín de los Andes to the border with Chile, through the Hua Hum pass.
In a video shared by the national park, the extent of the landslide can be seen, immediately after the start of the shoulder. Despite the inconvenience, traffic remains enabled with extreme caution.
Lanín National Park affected by storm: road closed due to avalanche
Inclement weather They also affected the El Contra road, which was closed by an avalanche.
The city government clarified that both emergencies involve “park rangers, firefighters and technical personnel from the protected area.”
They pointed out that, in this situation, “it is essential to inform yourself about all the safety recommendations, and it is the absolute responsibility of the tourism providers and visitors not to respect the instructions.”
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