Chile plans radar, net, and retention pond defenses against El Niño-triggered landslides

Chile's government is evaluating multimillion-dollar investments in early-warning radars, catchment nets, and retention ponds to mitigate landslide risk ahead of El Niño, following a destructive mudslide in Las Condes. The proposed measures are reactive, arriving after a prior public works project was completed too late, and local officials are pressing for expedited funding. The plan's effectiveness and timeline remain uncertain, but it signals a shift toward proactive disaster-risk infrastructure in a high-risk urban area.