Storms in Chile damage homes, flood roads and leave at least 1 person dead
6 months, 1 week ago

Storms in Chile damage homes, flood roads and leave at least 1 person dead

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Heavy rains lashed much of Chile on Thursday, damaging homes, flooding roads, knocking out power and causing mudslides that have swept through residential areas. In the particularly hard-hit Bio Bio region south of Santiago, landslides crushed dozens of homes that had been evacuated hours earlier. Chile has some 84,000 kilometers of coastline, more than 1,250 rivers, and rugged topography with no more than 20% of its area being flat terrain, leaving it vulnerable to natural disasters and hindering rescue efforts.

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Fresh storms in Spain deluge streets, forcing schools to close and residents to flee homes
1 month, 1 week ago

Fresh storms in Spain deluge streets, forcing schools to close and residents to flee homes

The Independent  

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Powerful 7.4-magnitude quake strikes north Chile near Argentine border. No reports of major damage
5 months ago

Powerful 7.4-magnitude quake strikes north Chile near Argentine border. No reports of major damage

Associated Press  

SANTIAGO, Chile — A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck northern Chile near its border with Argentina late Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, shaking homes and causing power outages. Chilean President Gabriel Boric said his government was closely examining the area but “so far there are no reports of injuries or major damage.” The quake did not activate a tsunami alarm. …

Weather Update: Harsh Weather Triggers Floods and Landslides in Dual Natural Disasters | ABP News
5 months, 1 week ago

Weather Update: Harsh Weather Triggers Floods and Landslides in Dual Natural Disasters | ABP News

ABP News  

Recent severe weather conditions have unleashed a wave of devastation across diverse landscapes, with contrasting yet equally destructive outcomes. The resulting floods have submerged roads, disrupted essential services, and prompted large-scale relief efforts to assist affected communities in their recovery. Conversely, in mountainous areas and hilly terrains, the relentless downpour has triggered landslides, unleashing torrents of mud and debris that …

Six killed in Ecuador as heavy rains trigger landslide
6 months, 1 week ago

Six killed in Ecuador as heavy rains trigger landslide

Al Jazeera  

Heavy rains have affected areas across Central and South America in the past few days. At least six people have been killed and 19 others injured in Ecuador after heavy rainstorms triggered a landslide. The deadly mudslide occurred on Sunday in the city of Banos de Agua Santa in central Ecuador, according to a report by the National Secretariat for …

Photos: State of ‘catastrophe’ as downpours hit Chile
6 months, 1 week ago

Photos: State of ‘catastrophe’ as downpours hit Chile

Al Jazeera  

Heavy rains have battered southern and central Chile, killing one person and causing damage to hundreds of homes as authorities declared a state of catastrophe in several regions of the country. The person died in the southern city of Linares on Thursday when a street lamp post fell after hours-long downpours and strong winds, the SENAPRED disaster response service said. …

At least 51 dead as wildfires surround Chile tourist city
10 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 51 dead as wildfires surround Chile tourist city

The Independent  

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At least 46 reported dead in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated central areas
10 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 46 reported dead in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated central areas

The Hindu  

Intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have caused at least 46 deaths, Chile’s President said on Feb. 3 evening, and officials said at least 1,100 homes had been destroyed. There are high temperatures, strong winds and low humiditiy.” Interior Minister Carolina Tohá said earlier on Feb. 3 that 92 forest fires were burning in …

Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on Central America leaving at least 2 dead
1 year, 1 month ago

Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on Central America leaving at least 2 dead

The Independent  

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Philippines warns of flooding, landslide potential as Typhoon Mawar slowly passes to north
1 year, 6 months ago

Philippines warns of flooding, landslide potential as Typhoon Mawar slowly passes to north

The Independent  

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Chile wildfires spread as death toll rises
1 year, 10 months ago

Chile wildfires spread as death toll rises

Al Jazeera  

Chile extended an emergency declaration to yet another region as firefighters struggled to control dozens of raging wildfires that have killed at least 23 people amid a record-breaking heat wave. At least 23 people have died in connection to the fires and at least 979 people have been reported injured by the raging fires, including 16 in serious condition, according …

Venezuela: At least 22 dead as rain-fueled landslide sweeps through Las Tejerías, dozens missing
2 years, 2 months ago

Venezuela: At least 22 dead as rain-fueled landslide sweeps through Las Tejerías, dozens missing

Firstpost  

President Nicolás Maduro said 20.000 officials, including rescuers and members of security forces, have been deployed to affected regions Las Tejerías, Venezuela: A landslide fueled by flooding and days of torrential rain swept through a town in central Venezuela, leaving at least 22 people dead as it dragged mud, rocks and trees through neighborhoods, authorities said Sunday. “There was a …

Peru landslide buries dozens of homes with search underway for missing
2 years, 9 months ago

Peru landslide buries dozens of homes with search underway for missing

The Independent  

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Peru earthquake: Large 7.5 magnitude tremors hit South American country, seismologists confirm
3 years ago

Peru earthquake: Large 7.5 magnitude tremors hit South American country, seismologists confirm

The Independent  

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Guatemala calls off search at site of massive landslide
4 years, 1 month ago

Guatemala calls off search at site of massive landslide

The Independent  

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