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Severe Hailstorm Causes Millions in Losses in Repatriación
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- Large hailstones, some reportedly the size of golf balls, struck Repatriación in Paraguay’s Caaguazú department on Monday.
- The storm damaged grain and horticultural crops, including plants inside greenhouses, and also damaged homes and vehicles.
- No injuries were reported, but residents and producers expect substantial material and economic losses.
A severe hailstorm struck the 3 de Noviembre colony and surrounding areas in Repatriación, leaving farmers with extensive damage to crops, homes and vehicles.
The storm brought heavy rain and hailstones that in some cases reached the size of golf balls. Residents were caught by surprise and often had too little time to protect their belongings or cover their crops.
Producers reported damage across grain, fruit and vegetable cultivation. Even crops kept inside greenhouses suffered from the force of the storm. Hail also tore up roofs on several homes and damaged vehicles belonging to local residents.
No one had reported injuries from the storm. The financial losses, however, could be considerable for families that depend on agricultural and horticultural production. Residents are awaiting a more detailed assessment of the damage in this part of Caaguazú.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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