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Severe weather impacts Chile and Argentina with storms and cold fronts
Severe weather events are impacting regions across Chile and Argentina. In Chile, a tornado in Yungay has affected 66 people and destroyed five homes, prompting a continuous police presence and emergency aid from SENAPRED. In the Maule region, a 'Código Azul Excepcional' has been activated to protect people experiencing homelessness from heavy rains and low temperatures. Additionally, the Chilean government has activated the National Reconstruction Fund for the northern regions of Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá, and Antofagasta following significant damage from recent frontal systems.
In Argentina, a cold front is bringing significant meteorological shifts. The National Meteorological Service has issued warnings for storms, electrical activity, and potential hail in Buenos Aires and La Plata. Residents are bracing for a sharp drop in temperatures, with polar air masses expected to bring winter-like conditions and frost to various provinces, including Santa Fe and Neuquén, where wind gusts and snow in the mountains are also anticipated.
Entities
Carabineros de Chile · Chile · Maule · Ministerio de Desarrollo Social y Familia · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Social Development and Family · Senapred · Servicio Meteorológico Nacional · Talca · Yungay
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carabineros is maintaining a permanent operational deployment in the affected areas of Yungay. www.elsancarlino.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Blue Code measures are in effect from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30. aldiamaule.cauquenesnet.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A tornado in Yungay destroyed five homes and affected 66 people. ladiscusion.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Social Development and Family activated an Exceptional Blue Code for Talca and Curicó due to intense rain and low temperatures. aldiamaule.cauquenesnet.cl