Chile storm death toll reaches 13 across Atacama to La Araucanía
The death toll from an ongoing storm system affecting central and northern Chile has risen to 13, according to the national disaster agency Senapred. The emergency spans a significant geographic range, with authorities continuing to manage the impact of the severe weather event.
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El Niño and Severe Weather Drive Infrastructure Damage and Economic Disruption Across South America and Europe
El Niño weather patterns are confirmed to be disrupting marine ecosystems in Peru, threatening its fishing export targets. Concurrently, severe weather events, including flash floods and storms, are causing widespread infrastructure damage, fatalities, and public health concerns across Chile, North Macedonia, Hungary, India, and Colombia. The full economic and humanitarian impact remains under assessment, with several countries reallocating significant funds for mitigation.