Powerful storm leaves trail of destruction in Ourense, Spain
A powerful storm (microburst) with hurricane-force winds struck Ourense in northern Spain on Sunday, June 13, 2021, leaving a trail of destruction. Authorities received hundreds of reports about damaged properties, broken trees, and flooded streets. The storm was described as one of the province's worst in recent years.
The storm began Sunday afternoon, bringing 16 mm (0.62 inches) of rain in just 10 minutes and wind gusts of 76 km/h (47 mph), according to Meteo Galicia. The temperature dropped 10 °C (18 °F) in just 20 minutes.
Data courtesy Meteo Galicia
Among the damages reported were roofs of houses, uprooted trees, and flooded streets. Downed trees cut off access to the Roman Bridge and made Buenos Aires Avenue impassable.
Winds destroyed part of the Os Remedios Municipal Pavilion, which was just remodeled in January.
In the Puente neighborhood, a balcony of a home collapsed, prompting the intervention of firefighters.
Data courtesy AEMET
Many incidents also occurred during the onslaught of the storm. Flooded streets paralyzed traffic and caused retentions in various parts of the city. A vehicle also overturned on the N-525.
On Monday, June 14, Ourense Mayor Telmo Ucha said there will be an assessment of the damage caused by the storm. Teams have been deployed to clean up and remove debris.
Ucha noted that it will take time for the area to return to normal after one of the worst storms in recent years.
Más imágenes del temporal en Ourense, España. pic.twitter.com/XnHQVdMSpY
— Alerta Cambio Climático (@AlertaCambio) June 14, 2021
Ourense tiene por fin un parque acuático pic.twitter.com/LXQKUfChqd Y sin necesidad de gastar nada! #Ourense
— Andrés Rodríguez-Seijo (@andresrguez) June 13, 2021
Pues así quedó el puente romano #ourense pic.twitter.com/JmRLq4mLvU
— Santi (@iwantobelieve50) June 13, 2021
En #Ourense acaba de estallar la #tormenta. pic.twitter.com/XZ3LlZp8SM
— Eva Conde-Corbal (@EvaCondeCorbal) June 13, 2021
Outro video da treboada desta tarde de #Ourense. No campus universitario. Descoñezo o autor.
— Redmeteo (@RedmeteoP) June 13, 2021
La que acaba de caer en Ourense?? pic.twitter.com/P5yDVzL8c3
— Samu Caballero (@themajasemaster) June 13, 2021
Featured image credit: Fobos
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