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Storm system damages 70 schools in Chile's Elqui province
BioBío ChileLO·CL·1 day ago
Chilean authorities have declared a red alert in Valparaíso due to the risk of river overflow following severe storm activity. The death toll has risen to ten, with four individuals still missing across the Coquimbo and Atacama regions, indicating a widespread impact of the ongoing weather event.
Severe weather in Chile has resulted in significant disruptions, including over 61,000 people isolated and an estimated $400 million in economic damage. Confidence in this assessment is high due to confirmed reports from government officials and news sources. However, the full extent of the damage and potential long-term effects on the economy and infrastructure remain uncertain.