Río Hurtado commune isolated by severe weather in Coquimbo region

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.