At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile
Summary
Heavy rain and strong winds in central and southern Chile caused at least three deaths and forced hundreds of people to leave their homes. President Jose Antonio Kast traveled to one of the hardest-hit areas to check on the damage and the government's response.Key Facts
- At least three people died due to storms in different parts of Chile, including Negrete, Temuco, and Santiago.
- Hundreds of people have been displaced and are staying in shelters.
- The Biobio region is one of the most affected areas.
- Around 158 people are isolated by rising water, mainly in the Coquimbo region.
- Schools in some parts of Chile closed on Friday because of the floods.
- The state mining company Codelco stopped operations at its Andina mine due to bad weather.
- About 257,000 people lost electricity, mostly in southern areas.
- President Kast has promised government support for those impacted by the floods and is visiting affected regions.
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