Severe El Niño storm dumps 150mm rain, 100km/h gusts on Patagonia; three provinces paralyzed

A severe storm attributed to El Niño has struck Patagonia, bringing up to 150mm of rain and 100km/h gusts, turning streets into mud rivers and paralyzing activities across three provinces. The alert remains active, and the full extent of damage is still emerging. This underscores the regional vulnerability to extreme weather linked to El Niño, with potential economic and infrastructure impacts.