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Strong tornado leaves 25 homes roofless in Tumaco, Nariño: 'The houses are destroyed'
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Strong tornado leaves 25 homes roofless in Tumaco, Nariño: 'The houses are destroyed'

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A powerful tornado struck the Nuevo Milenio neighborhood in Tumaco, Nariño, leaving approximately 25 homes without roofs.
  • The phenomenon occurred midday Sunday, causing significant material damage, including downed power lines and widespread debris.
  • Fortunately, authorities have reported no human casualties, though residents experienced intense fear and distress.

A powerful tornado ripped through the Nuevo Milenio neighborhood in Tumaco, Nariño, leaving around 25 homes severely damaged and without roofs. The unusual phenomenon occurred midday Sunday, catching residents off guard as they rested inside their homes.

Look how all the houses are destroyed, that house fell down.

— Young woman residentDescribing the devastation caused by the tornado in Nuevo Milenio.

The strong winds tore off roofs, scattered debris across streets, and downed power lines, leaving the sector without electricity. Residents described moments of intense fear and desperation as they watched their homes being dismantled by the storm. Videos shared on social media show the extent of the damage, with roof fragments strewn about and houses in disarray.

Something weird and horrible happened here. We had never experienced anything like this.

— Local residentExpressing shock and disbelief at the tornado's occurrence.

One young woman's cry, captured on video, expressed the shock: "Look how all the houses are destroyed, that house fell down." Another resident noted the strangeness of the event, stating, "Something weird and horrible happened here. We had never experienced anything like this." The tornado's force was so significant that it lifted parts of roofs and sent them flying.

It was like around 12 noon.

— Local residentRecounting the time the tornado struck.

Despite the widespread material damage and the palpable fear experienced by the community, authorities have confirmed that there were no human injuries. The affected families have requested prompt assistance from relevant authorities to assess the damage and begin recovery efforts. The event has left the community shaken, with many describing it as an unprecedented and terrifying experience.

This is a total mess.

— Local residentDescribing the scene after the tornado passed.
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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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