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South American regions face severe weather alerts
Multiple regions across South America are facing severe weather conditions. In Argentina, the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) has issued various alerts. Mendoza is under an orange alert for heavy snowfall, with accumulations potentially reaching 150 cm. San Juan is experiencing Zonda winds with gusts exceeding 70 km/h, while Neuquén faces alerts for heavy rain, snow, and high winds.
In Chile, the Los Ríos region is under a preventive early warning from SENAPRED due to potential electrical storms, heavy rain, and a high risk of landslides and mudflows as reported by SERNAGEOMIN.
Venezuela is seeing widespread rain and thunderstorms driven by Tropical Waves 41 and 42, according to Inameh. Additionally, Saharan dust concentrations are affecting air quality in the country. Uruguay is also preparing for a cold front that will bring instability, rain, and potential storms following a period of high temperatures.
Entities
Argentina · Atacama · Chile · Chos Malal · Curicó · DMC · Dirección Meteorológica de Chile · Inameh · Maule · Maule Region · Mendoza · Nahuel Huapi National Park
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A regional yellow alert for rising river levels has been declared in the Maule Region of Chile. elmauleinforma.cl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nuevosur has activated a preventive alert and contingency plan due to forecasted heavy rains in the Maule Region. www.diarioelheraldo.cl · enlineamaule.cl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The DMC issued a warning for potential electrical storms and hail between Ñuble and Los Lagos. www.concierto.cl · diarioelranco.cl · araucanianoticias.cl
- [● 4 SOURCES] A yellow alert for Zonda wind is in effect for much of San Juan, with gusts potentially exceeding 70 km/h. elsoldesanjuan.com.ar · conlagente.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The SMN issued a yellow alert for strong winds in Chubut with gusts exceeding 90 km/h. www.adnsur.com.ar · sobremesadenoticias.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] An orange alert for heavy rain is in effect for parts of Neuquén. sobremesadenoticias.com.ar · elmonterizo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Extreme wildfire risk is expected in Córdoba due to winds exceeding 70 km/h. lajornadaweb.com.ar
- [DISPUTED] An orange alert for heavy snowfall is active in Mendoza, with accumulations between 60 and 150 cm. sobremesadenoticias.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] SENAPRED declared a Regional Yellow Alert for rising river levels in the Maule Region of Chile. elmauleinforma.cl · diarioelranco.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The SMN issued a yellow alert for heavy rain and snow in Chubut. www.adnsur.com.ar
- [DISPUTED] The SMN issued a yellow alert for heavy snow in Mendoza, with accumulations between 60 and 150 cm. sobremesadenoticias.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] A yellow alert for Zonda winds is in effect for much of San Juan, with gusts potentially exceeding 70 km/h. elsoldesanjuan.com.ar · conlagente.com.ar · www.infocaucete.com.ar