Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain
Summary
Officials in Chile declared a state of catastrophe in the Coquimbo region and Huasco province after heavy rains caused floods and mudslides. At least five people died, thousands were affected, and many are isolated or missing.Key Facts
- Heavy rains caused floods and mudslides in Chile’s Coquimbo region and Huasco province.
- A state of catastrophe was declared by the Chilean government.
- At least five people have died due to the extreme weather.
- More than 99,000 people are isolated by floodwaters or damaged roads.
- Several people are reported missing across the country.
- Cerro Tololo in Coquimbo recorded over 200 millimeters of rain, a historic amount.
- Chile’s disaster agency Senapred is coordinating the emergency response.
- President José Antonio Kast activated the constitutional state of catastrophe to manage the crisis.
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