Video shows impressive collapse of a house on the banks of the river in Quillón due to intense rains

June 13 2024 – 1:59 p.m.

What happened?

A home located in the commune of Quillón, in the Ñuble region, was affected this Thursday by the intense rains that have hit the south-central area of the country.

This is a house located on one side of the Coyanco estuaryHowever, with the increase in flow due to the rains, the building gave way and was tiltedskimming the water.

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Despite the seriousness of the event, the collapse did not leave anyone injuredsince it was without inhabitants.

Check out images of how the house turned out

Disaster zone and suspension of classes

Due to the intense frontal system, the Government decreed Disaster Zone in the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana, O’Higgins, Maule, Ñuble and Biobío.

Likewise, the Ministry of Education ordered the total suspension of classes in the same seven regions this Thursday and Fridayin order to avoid risks during transfers to different establishments.

In the case of La Araucanía, classes were suspended in some communes. These are: Chol Chol, Temuco, Galvarino, Curacautín, Angol, Renaico, Lumaco, Ercilla, Victoria, Los Sauces, Purén, Traiguén, Collipulli, Padre Las Casas, Freire, Cunco, Pitrufquén and Lautaro.

Thunderstorms and hail are expected to be recorded this Thursday afternoon in the south-central area, including the Metropolitan Region.

As for the rains, they have been predicted to extend until this Friday June 14.