A powerful hailstorm struck the agricultural areas of Santa Fe and Córdoba in Argentina, leading to widespread destruction of crops and properties. Farmers, like Martín Rikesi, reported losing everything in mere minutes, as the storm obliterated their fields, including 80 hectares of crops that had been nearly ready for harvest. The unexpected severity of the storm has left farmers reeling, as many had depended on these crops for their livelihoods.

The hailstorm hit a region situated between Tortugas and Arteaga along Route 9, affecting local communities in southern Santa Fe and parts of southeastern Córdoba. Reports indicate that over 2000 hectares of crops suffered damage due to the storm, with complete losses in several areas. The destruction caused not only losses of crops but also resulted in livestock fatalities and damage to residential structures and storage silos, compounding the disaster's impact on the agricultural community.

In the aftermath, farmers are now faced with assessing the total extent of the disaster while grappling with the economic implications of losing their harvest. With many farmers expressing disbelief at the storm's ferocity, there is growing concern about recovery efforts and the longer-term impact on the regional agricultural sector, already struggling with various challenges.