Floods and landslides have struck several regions of Chile, leaving at least five dead and isolating more than 99,000 people. President José Antonio Kast has declared a state of constitutional emergency.
The Chilean government has declared a state of emergency in the Coquimbo region and the province of Huasco after torrential rains caused flooding and mudslides. President José Antonio Kast announced the decision after assessing the extent of the emergency.
At least five people have lost their lives, according to local mayors. The national disaster risk management service, Senapred, reports thousands of people affected, more than 99,000 isolated, and several missing across the country.
Rainfall has reached record levels in some areas of Coquimbo. The Cerro Tololo weather station recorded over 200 millimeters of rain, a record according to Chilean meteorological authorities. Evacuations have been carried out in several localities affected by the rising waters.
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