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Breaking: Cordoba Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Wind, and Hail Expected

In a crucial alert issued today, Córdoba’s provincial police have warned residents to prepare for severe weather conditions predicted for the late hours of Saturday and early Sunday morning. The Observatorio Hidro-Meteorológico de Córdoba (OHMC) has forecasted significant precipitation, local thunderstorms, strong gusts, and occasional hail in various parts of the province.

A police statement, echoing the OHMC’s report, advises drivers to exercise heightened caution due to reduced visibility in areas affected by the storms. The storms are expected to bring heavy rain and wind, which could significantly hinder driving conditions.

"There’s a genuine risk of severe weather conditions in Córdoba," said an OHMC spokesperson. "Residents should be prepared for heavy rain, strong gusts, and hail, and remain vigilant about their driving habits during the affected hours."

Residents are encouraged to keep up-to-date with local weather reports and follow official guidance to ensure their safety. As the storm progresses, police will continue to provide updates to help keep the community informed.

For real-time weather updates, visit the OHMC’s official website (https://ohmc.ar/#riesgo) and follow the Cordoba Police’s official Twitter account.

Stay safe, Cordoba. Be prepared and stay informed.

Headline:
Thousands Without Power as Storms Ravage Buenos Aires

Subhead:
Meteorological Alert Marks Start of 2023 for Buenos Aires Residents

In the midst of a yellow weather alert, issued by the National Meteorological Service (SMN), an estimated 26,976 users in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) were left without electricity on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1. The distributor most affected was Edesur, with 26,976 users impacted.

Municipalities such as Almirante Brown were particularly hard hit, with large power outages reported in Mármol and Rafael Calzada. Avellaneda‘s Villa Dominico and Berazategui‘s city center also experienced significant issues. In Buenos Aires City, Retiro, Balvanera, Monte Castro, and Nueva Pompeya faced power cuts, causing inconvenience for locals. Lanús’ Remedios de Escalada neighborhood was also heavily affected, along with Lomas de Zamora’s Ingeniero Budge and Villa Centenario, Quilmes’ Ezpeleta and city center, and San Vicente’s Domselaar.

Images of businesses and residents navigating the blackouts filled social media, highlighting the challenges posed by the storm-related power outages.

Edenor, another major distributor, also reported power cuts. In the Greater Buenos Aires area, Moreno was one of the most affected districts, with over 2,000 users left without service in La Reja and Moreno Centro. In La Matanza, more than 1,000 users in Villa Luzuriaga were affected. Other areas like Escobar, Gral. Rodríguez, and San Fernando also experienced significant outages.

While power companies work to restore service, customers have reported delays and lack of communication. Adverse weather conditions have impeded repair efforts, though companies assure increased efforts in the coming hours.

At the time of reporting, official figures from the National Energy Regulatory Entity (ENRE) indicate that a total of 30,932 users – including 26,976 from Edesur and 3,956 from Edenor – were still without power.