Chile issues red alert for Aconcagua River basin due to flood risk

Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) has declared a red alert for Limache, Quintero, Concón, and Quillota following a sustained rise in the Aconcagua River's water levels. The Puente Colmo hydrometric station reached the red threshold, indicating an imminent risk of overflow that threatens local infrastructure and populations.