The Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet) warned since Friday the development of strong storms accompanied by heavy rains.

For today such phenomena will start in the west coast and will extend towards the north, center and part of the east.

The day before in the department of Río Negro (west), agricultural establishments suffered “severe damages”, according to press reports.

Diario La R reports the destruction of soybean and corn plantations, as well as agricultural machinery and sheds due to hailstorms.

In the town of Tres Bocas, the local police station lost its roof due to the winds.

For today, Inumet specifies that in stormy areas strong and very strong wind gusts, hail, electrical activity and heavy rains may be registered.

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