The Coquimbo region faces severe consequences due to the frontal system that impacts various areas of the country.
In La Serena, the El Faro sector presents traffic cuts due to the circulation of water, and on Francisco de Aguirre Street, the fall of a large tree forced the temporary suspension of the electricity supply to facilitate emergency work.
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Additionally, in Andacollo, the increase in flow in the central stream of the Martínez neighborhood has generated risks for vehicles and pedestrians.
Punitaqui is another of the seriously affected communes. Mayor Carlos Araya recorded live the activation of the Rincón de La Higuera ravine, which put its integrity at risk.
In Quilimarí, the Quilimarí River left the families of Los Loros isolated, while in Canela, the activation of the Los Rulos estuary also caused isolation.
Marily Escobar, delegate of the province of Limarí, reported on the emergency work: “We are working hard to ensure the safety of citizens and mitigate the damage.”
Senapred updated the Yellow Alert for the Coquimbo regionanticipating that the rains will continue strongly until Friday morning.
