Punta Arenas, Chile and Tamaulipas, Mexico issue heavy rain alerts

The National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (Senapred) in Chile declared a Preventive Early Alert for intense winter precipitation in Punta Arenas on 11 June 2026. The alert activates the national emergency system, mobilises municipal, police and health services, and urges residents to monitor weather updates, keep drainage clear and avoid flooded roads or high‑risk areas.

In Mexico, the Tamaulipas State Civil Protection agency issued a preventive alert ahead of a forecasted tropical moisture surge expected from Saturday through early next week. Rainfall totals of 30‑200 mm are projected across the state, raising the risk of flash floods, landslides and river rises. Authorities advise the public to stay informed via official channels, avoid crossing inundated rivers or streams, and follow safety protocols in vulnerable zones.