Hail and windstorm cause damage and close municipal laboratory in Salto da Divisa A heavy rain accompanied by intense winds and hail hit the city of Salto da Divisa, in the Jequitinhonha Valley, on Monday afternoon (13) and caused a lot of damage in different regions of the city. According to the city hall, the storm, considered unusual for the region, lasted less than 20 minutes, but was enough to cause roofing, damaging properties and compromising the structure of the Municipal Laboratory, which had to be closed. ? Click here to follow the g1 Vales channel on WhatsApp Residents recorded in videos the moment when the ice blocks fell during the storm. The images show the intensity of the phenomenon, which surprised the population. According to the city hall, the combination of strong winds and hail caused material damage in several parts of the municipality. Among the most serious incidents is the situation at the Municipal Laboratory. According to the municipal administration, the roof of the unit was completely ripped off by the force of the gale. As a result, part of the equipment used in care was also damaged. Due to the structural damage considered serious, services at the site were temporarily suspended. In a statement released to the population, the city hall informed that the measure was adopted to guarantee the safety of employees and users of the unit. While services remain interrupted, patients who require emergency care should seek out the Municipal Hospital. Hail and windstorm cause damage and close municipal laboratory in Salto da Divisa Salto da Divisa City Hall The municipal administration stated that technical teams are working to restore the laboratory to operation as soon as possible. To date, however, no deadline has been announced for the resumption of services. Despite the losses recorded, the city hall highlighted that there were no victims. According to the preliminary survey carried out by the municipality, no deaths, injuries, homeless people or displaced people were recorded as a result of the storm. According to the city hall, although the rain was accompanied by strong winds and hail, the volume of water recorded was not high. In a statement, Salto da Divisa City Hall stated that it continues to monitor the situation and provide the necessary support to the affected areas. The municipal administration also reinforced its commitment to work to restore normal services and minimize the impacts caused by the storm. READ ALSO: Rain in Governador Valadares causes roofing, power outages and falling trees Municipal Civil Guard recovers car before the owner realizes it had been stolen in Ipatinga Blocking of resources and institutions without financial aid: see reasons for emergency decree in Governador Valadares Videos from the East and Northeast of Minas Gerais See other news from the region at g1 Vales de Minas Gerais.