Storm claims more lives in Argentina and Uruguay, bringing death toll to 16


A woman waits for the bus near a damaged tree, after a severe storm, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 17, 2023. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

(Reuters) - The death toll from a severe electrical storm that struck Argentina over the weekend has risen to 16 people in Argentina and the neighboring country of Uruguay.

Uruguay's meteorological agency said two people were killed as strong wind gusts swept in from the southeast early Sunday morning, according to a statement posted on the agency's website.

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