The General Directorate of Civil Protection reported the fall of seven trees in different areas of the country between November 1 and 3, due to the strong winds recorded in recent days. The authorities call on the population to maintain preventive measures against the arrival of cold fronts.
The General Directorate of Civil Protection reported on the felling of seven trees in different parts of the country, as a result of the strong winds that were recorded between November 1 and 3.
The incidents were reported in the municipalities of Concepción de Oriente (La Unión Norte), Tecoluca (San Vicente Sur), Mejicanos (San Salvador Centro, two cases), Juayúa (Sonsonate Norte) and Apaneca (Ahuachapán Centro, two cases).
One of the most significant mishaps occurred at kilometer 85 of the Juayúa–San José de La Majada highway, in Sonsonate Norte, where a tree measuring approximately 25 meters blocked both lanes and caused the temporary suspension of electrical service in the area. The authorities reported that the obstacle has already been removed.
For its part, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) reported wind gusts of up to 40.7 km/h in Candelaria de la Frontera, Santa Ana. In other parts of the country, such as Apaneca, the winds reached 38.9 km/h, while in Perquín and La Palma speeds of 34.4 km/h and 33.9 km/h were recorded, respectively.
The director of Civil Protection, Luis Alonso Amaya, explained that these phenomena are characteristic of the season.
“As is usual at this time of year, we are beginning to register cold fronts accompanied by winds that can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h. In addition, a drop in temperatures is expected to continue throughout the week,” he indicated.
The official recalled that, although there is high humidity in the environment, the risk of forest fires persists, which is why he urged the population to maintain caution and the corresponding preventive measures.
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