Weeklong rainstorms in Chile blamed on El Nino kill at least 10 and trigger flash floods
Summary
Heavy rainstorms linked to El Nino have caused severe flooding in northern Chile, killing at least 10 people and leaving over 100,000 stranded. The storms damaged thousands of homes, cut electricity and water supplies, and led the government to declare a state of emergency.Key Facts
- At least 10 people have died due to weeklong rainstorms in northern Chile.
- The government declared a state of emergency in the Atacama and Coquimbo regions.
- Over 100,000 people are trapped by flash floods caused by the heavy rain.
- More than 4,000 people have been displaced, with over 1,000 staying in emergency shelters.
- The storms destroyed 81 homes and damaged over 20,000 properties.
- Thousands have lost electricity and access to drinking water.
- The national disaster agency sent evacuation warnings to 10 out of 16 regions.
- Meteorologists say the extreme weather is due to the return of El Nino, which causes heavier rainfall in southern South America.
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