Cyclone knocks down power towers in Rio Grande do Sul, leaving cities without electricity

A cyclone that struck Rio Grande do Sul on Thursday, the 6th, caused the collapse of two power transmission towers in Lagoa Mirim. Wind speeds reached approximately 90 km/h, resulting in broken and twisted structures and causing significant damage.

According to reports, a total of 26 power towers were damaged during the cyclone's passage, impacting electricity supply in areas of the cities of Chuí and Santa Vitória do Palmar.

On Sunday, the 9th, teams from CEEE Equatorial were working to restore service, which has left these cities without electricity since Thursday. Residents have begun to suffer from the lack of power, marking their fourth consecutive day without electricity.

The situation has raised concerns among residents, who rely on electricity for various daily activities, especially in a region affected by adverse weather conditions. No information has been released regarding injuries caused by the collapse of the towers.

The utility companies involved are monitoring the situation and working to restore supply as quickly as possible. Weather events like the one that occurred have significantly impacted the electrical infrastructure in the region in recent years.

Residents continue to await updates on the restoration of service, while authorities assess the damage. Reports of difficulties in recovery and response to the incident have been common as the region attempts to cope with the effects of the cyclone.