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Chile: Storms leave five dead as floods devastate regions under state of catastrophe
Published 20 July 2026 · politics
Severe winter storms and flooding have battered Chile, leaving at least five people dead and thousands affected across multiple regions. The government has declared a
Severe winter storms and flooding have battered Chile, leaving at least five people dead and thousands affected across multiple regions. The government has declared a state of catastrophe in Atacama and Coquimbo as rescue teams work to reach isolated communities, restore essential services and assess widespread damage.
Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Chile, where authorities warn that more storm fronts are expected. Officials say the extreme weather, linked to an intense
El Niño phenomenon, has caused major flooding, damaged infrastructure and disrupted hospital services, including at a facility in Ovalle where emergency support is being deployed.
Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 21, 2026 • 5:24 AM IST · Updated: July 21, 2026 • 6:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Severe winter storms and flooding have battered Chile, leaving at least five people dead and thousands affected across multiple regions.
The government has declared a state of catastrophe in Atacama and Coquimbo as rescue teams work to reach isolated communities, restore essential services and assess widespread damage.
Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Chile, where authorities warn that more storm fronts are expected.
Officials say the extreme weather, linked to an intense El Niño phenomenon, has caused major flooding, damaged infrastructure and disrupted hospital services, including at a facility in Ovalle where emergency support is being deployed.
Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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