Biobío Region rainfall affects 1,400 people and damages hundreds of homes

Heavy rainfall in the Biobío Region of Chile has affected more than 1,400 people and caused damage to 391 homes. According to a report from the National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (Senapred), the damage includes 391 homes with minor damage and one with major damage.

In Concepción and Hualpén, flooding caused water to enter at least 100 properties. Other reported issues include fallen trees, road flooding on Routes 150 and 146, and mass movement of earth in the San Jorge and El Pino sectors. In Hualpén, 215 homes in several sectors experienced flooding with sewage water, leaving 74 homes at severe risk of inundation.

Additionally, six people were injured in Antuco when a metal structure collapsed during a holiday event; all were reported to be out of life-threatening danger.