VOICED : Tomentas azotan sur de America

Severe storms with winds over 100 km/h hit South America, causing deaths and damage in Paraguay, and significant disruptions in Uruguay and Argentina. Uruguay issued a red alert, and President Mujica was slightly injured while helping a neighbor. In Paraguay, five people died, including four police cadets. Argentina experienced damage and evacuations but no fatalities.

What was the wind speed of the storms that affected South America?

• 50 km/h

• 150 km/h

• 100 km/h

• 75 km/h

Which country experienced fatalities due to the storm?

• Argentina

• Uruguay

• Paraguay

• Chile

What action did the Uruguayan authorities take in response to the storm?

• Closed schools

• Opened emergency shelters

• Issued a yellow alert

• Issued a red alert

What happened to the port of Montevideo during the storm?

• It remained open

• It increased its operations

• It closed its operations

• It was partially closed

What was one of the consequences of the storm in Paraguay?

• Landslides

• Building collapses

• Flooding

• Power outages