Santiago Hit by Severe Storm; Red Alert Issued
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Santiago, Chile, was struck by a severe storm on October 13, featuring intense rainfall, hail, and electrical storms. The National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (Senapred) declared a red alert for the Metropolitan Region. The storm caused power outages, flooding, and disruptions to public transportation. More than 36,000 customers were without power, and several metro stations were closed or operating with reduced service. The storm was accompanied by a tornado in the Estación Central area, blowing off roofs and damaging buildings. The Chilean Meteorological Directorate issued a meteorological alert for the central zone of the country.
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