Powerful gusts attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 households without power and compelled officials to call off more than 100 aircraft departures, according to domestic outlets.
These gusts are influencing the complete southern region and lower areas of the northern region, as stated by the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have issued rare red wind warnings - the highest alert level - in key areas including these major districts.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors, stay off roads, and make arrangements for further power and communication outages.
Widespread Damage and Emergency Response
The electricity loss seems to be impacting households mostly in the southern region, while officials state that power was being gradually reinstated.
Local media have reported that in various locations roofs have been ripped off houses, while power lines and trees have been brought down by the gusts.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being struck by a tree branch at a popular trail walking spot on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a woman was pushed toward approaching vehicles on a thoroughfare by a intensive burst, in a moment that was captured in a viral dashcam video.
Aircraft services entering and leaving the metropolis have been halted because of the weather, whereas various routes and public facilities are not operating.
Simultaneously local leaders have issued a crisis declaration, to facilitate disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests Amid Severe Conditions
The powerful gales on today occur while many of educators, medical professionals and government employees are engaged in what has been termed a "significant labor action", calling for higher wages and enhanced employment terms.
But the extreme weather has pressured them to change various scheduled activities, with several external protests relocated inside or abandoned.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, causing a heatwave to the remote areas.
Authorities have announced fire bans for concern about wildfires.
