Severe Hailstorm Hits Erechim, Brazil, Injuring 200 People and Causing Widespread Damage
Residents in Erechim, Brazil were greeted with large hailstones on Nov. 23, shattering a windshield and injuring 200 people. The intense storm brought a deluge of heavy hail to the area, catching many off guard, including Jeferson Gregula, who was driving in the city when the storm hit.
State of Emergency Declared as Storm Unfolds
A state of emergency was declared as the storm unfolded, with Gregula capturing the whole event on camera, as the hailstones pounded his car, shattering his windshield. The hailstones were so large that some may have reached the size of a golf ball, causing significant damage to vehicles, houses, and crops.
According to Jeferson, he was caught off guard when dark clouds with little rain rolled in, and that “Soon after, we noticed cars with their hazard lights on, indicating danger on the roads. Then, giant hailstones began falling from the sky.” The area where he was driving was hit by the largest hailstones, which caused major holes in vehicles, houses, and crops.
Widespread Destruction and Injuries Reported
The storm ended up injuring at least 200 people, with many more affected by the damage to their properties. Jeferson said he has never seen the city suffer from this much destruction, highlighting the severity of the storm. The city is now working to recover from the aftermath of the storm, with efforts underway to repair damaged buildings and infrastructure.
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