- Since 23 June, most parts of Uruguay have been experiencing extreme cold due to the arrival of a polar air mass, resulting in frost and snowfall. The areas most affected by ice and snow include Cardona, Nueva Palmira, and the mountainous regions of Lavalleja and Maldonado.
- According to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), seven people have died and around 3,000 others have been affected by the very low temperatures.
- Temperatures are expected to rise slightly on 25–26 June, although minimum values will likely remain between -1°C and 1°C.
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