In the last hours, Chilean users on social networks shared videos about the floods, waves and heavy rains in various parts of their country. He temporarywhich affects several regions, it has already claimed a life and left more than 4,300 victims.
The only victim died when he was crushed by a power line pole, in the commune of Linares, about 300 kilometers south of Santiago, on Wednesday afternoon, due to the rains.
Strong waves in Valparaíso
The intense winds caused the coast of the port city to be lashed by strong waves.
The Valparaíso waterfront, completely flooded
The strong waves were added to the intense rain, so the combined action caused the water to exceed the drainage limits of one of the main streets of Valparaiso.
Students go to school fully covered
A group of kids who were ready to go to school were covered by large plastic to avoid arriving wet in the classrooms.
Intense rains in Pichilemu
The precipitation does not let up in this commune located southwest of Santiago, complicating traffic.
Flooded homes in Curanilahue
Flooded houses, cars almost completely covered and people trying to get through, either on foot or by boat.. Shocking state of the streets in this town located in Chilean Patagonia, about 93 kilometers from Concepción.
The rain does not stop and in the neighboring country the worries do not stop.
Despite the fact that some authorities, such as the minister Camila Vallejothey will declare that “The worst is over“, The thousands of Chilean citizens affected by the storm are still urged to maintain the maximum possible care.
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