The harsh winter, and specifically, the frontal systems that have occurred throughout Chile, have hit the Magallanes region, where Punta Arenas has recorded extreme temperatures, with minimums of up to -14.7°C. This unprecedented cold has even caused pipes to freeze, leaving thousands of residents without access to drinking water.
Even a few days ago, Meganoticias viralized a record in which you can see how the water in a Puntarenas resident’s toilet froze due to the low temperatures.
In the midst of this crisis, Carlos Nicolasa resident of the city, took an unconventional step to draw attention to the situation they are currently experiencing, which is related to frozen pipes.
This is the user @bartender_c.nicolas, who He went viral after publishing a record taking a bath in a city pool, in the middle of the nightand surrounded by snow, so you can appreciate the cold that would be in the area.
“I tend to do a lot of crazy things with photos and videos, and I thought I’d do something for people to see what’s going on here. “This is how the idea of bathing in the pool arose.”Carlos said in an interview with ADN Chile.
The situation in Punta Arenas is critical, according to the man. “It hasn’t been this cold for years. This year it has been a shock, with rains at temperatures of up to -10 degrees. Three days ago, it was reported that 4,000 people were affected. Some areas only have cold water and others have no water at all.”made it known.
The cold has impacted all aspects of daily life. “Schools, high schools and gardens are not working, and at the university students have to attend classes even though the water comes out brown in some areas,” the man explained.
He also criticized the authorities’ response. “Aguas Magallanes has not been able to solve the problem. People are using water drums provided by the municipality, but this is only a temporary solution“, held.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, Carlos maintains a sense of humor. “I am grateful that thanks to this photo, many people have seen what we are experiencing. It is important that it goes viral so that it is heard in other places,” he concluded in his story.
