Río Hurtado, Chile, isolated by severe weather; power and communications grid failure

A severe frontal system is causing widespread disruption across Chile, resulting in at least ten confirmed fatalities, four disappearances, and significant infrastructure damage, including power and communication outages isolating communities. Heavy snowfall is impacting the Argentine Andes, causing transport disruptions and emergency rescues, while severe rainfall in western Venezuela has triggered road failures and structural damage. The extent of total infrastructure damage and humanitarian needs remains under assessment.