Gale rips roof off public court in Greater BH
Metal structure was torn off by strong winds, hitting the power grid and nearby homes; there were no injuries.
Quick Look
- A windstorm ripped off the roof of the public court in Rio Manso, in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, this Monday (12).
- Four young people playing football escaped unharmed.
- Debris hit the power grid and neighboring houses.
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Why It Matters
The incident occurred during a windstorm on Monday afternoon in Rio Manso. The metal structure of the court was thrown against a church and nearby residences.
A windstorm ripped off the metal roof of the main public court in Rio Manso, in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, late this Monday afternoon (12). According to City Hall, the rain was quick, but was accompanied by very strong wind.
According to Janderson Rezende, Secretary of Planning at Rio Manso City Hall, at the moment the roof fell, four boys were playing football on the court. They managed to run, hid in the locker room and were not injured.
Furthermore, the zinc tiles flew approximately 200 meters and ended up on top of an electrical network. The power supply was interrupted for around two hours.
Three houses around the block were hit. Residents had to leave the properties, and one of them was already considered unusable by the Civil Defense.
In addition to the tiles, an iron bar that supported the roof was also blown away by the wind. The structure knocked down the fence of a church that is a few meters from the block.
Open Questions
- What is the estimated cost of rebuilding the court?
- When will the displaced family be able to return to the property?
