Uruguay Storm Death and Damage
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Severe storms in Uruguay, particularly in the Salto department, have caused widespread damage and resulted in one fatality. The storms disrupted electricity services and prompted President Yamandú Orsi to express regret over the loss of a compatriot.
‘We regret the death of a compatriot’: Yamandú Orsi after severe storms in Salto
President Yamandú Orsi of Uruguay has publicly lamented the death of a Uruguayan citizen amidst severe storms that swept across the nation, causing widespread disruption. The heavy weather particularly impacted the department of Salto. "From the early morning, a severe storm affected 14 departments. We regret the death of a compatriot in Salto," Orsi stated on his social media platform X. The stor…
Storm devastates Salto, Uruguay; one dead and widespread damage reported
The department of Salto bore the brunt of a powerful storm that struck Uruguay on Saturday, July 18, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming one life. The National Directorate of Firefighters repo…
Storm disrupts 48,000 UTE services in Uruguay; Salto hit hardest
Uruguay's national electricity company, UTE, reported widespread service disruptions affecting 48,000 customers nationwide following a severe storm that began early Saturday, July 18, 2026. The depart…
Storm in Salto leaves one woman dead and causes severe damage from intense winds
A powerful storm struck Salto, Uruguay, early Saturday morning, unleashing intense rain and winds that caused widespread structural damage across the city. The severe weather led to a tragic fatality …