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Chile endures worst storm in 30 years: four dead, thousands evacuated and red alert for flooding
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Chile endures worst storm in 30 years: four dead, thousands evacuated and red alert for flooding

A severe storm affecting Chile since Thursday has been described by authorities as the worst in 30 years, resulting in four deaths, thousands of evacuations, and significant material damage across various regions. The emergency prompted a red alert in the Valparaíso region due to the high risk of landslides and collapses. The storm impacted ten out of sixteen Chilean regions, causing floods, river overflows, massive power outages, tidal waves, stranded boats, and strong winds reaching up to 160 km/h. Over 800 homes were damaged, with more than 100 completely destroyed or severely affected. More than 2,500 people remain isolated in the Coquimbo region due to road damage and watercourse flooding. Nearly 400,000 households are without electricity, with Valparaíso being among the most affected areas. Authorities warned that Saturday would see the peak intensity of the storm, particularly in Valparaíso, Coquimbo, and Metropolitan regions, including Santiago. Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado urged citizens to take extreme precautions and avoid unnecessary travel. Subsecretary of Interior Máximo Pavez confirmed that the country is experiencing maximum precipitation levels in the central

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Chile endures worst storm in 30 years: four dead, thousands evacuated and red alert for flooding

A severe storm affecting Chile since Thursday has been described by authorities as the worst in 30 years, resulting in four deaths, thousands of evacuations, and significant material damage across various regions. The emergency prompted a red alert in the Valparaíso region due to the high risk of landslides and collapses. The storm impacted ten out of sixteen Chilean regions, causing floods, river overflows, massive power outages, tidal waves, stranded boats, and strong winds reaching up to 160 km/h. Over 800 homes were damaged, with more than 100 completely destroyed or severely affected. More than 2,500 people remain isolated in the Coquimbo region due to road damage and watercourse flooding. Nearly 400,000 households are without electricity, with Valparaíso being among the most affected areas. Authorities warned that Saturday would see the peak intensity of the storm, particularly in Valparaíso, Coquimbo, and Metropolitan regions, including Santiago. Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado urged citizens to take extreme precautions and avoid unnecessary travel. Subsecretary of Interior Máximo Pavez confirmed that the country is experiencing maximum precipitation levels in the central

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