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Extreme weather and atmospheric river in Chile and ARG

Overview

The atmospheric river system moving across central and southern Chile has intensified, with rainfall accumulations now forecasted to potentially reach between 100 and 310 millimeters in specific coastal and mountainous sectors between the Biobío and Los Lagos regions. Wind gusts are expected to persist between 60 and 80 km/h.

In response to the escalating threat, SENAPRED has expanded Yellow Alerts to include the Los Ríos and Los Lagos regions, citing high risks of floods, landslides, and rockfalls. In Calbuco, the mayor has suspended activities for municipal schools and kindergartens. In Argentina, preventive measures have been implemented in provinces such as San Juan and Neuquén, where school activities and mountain access have been suspended due to intense storms and winds.

The weather event is posing a significant threat to the agricultural sector. Experts warn that heavy spring rains may damage fruit flowering—specifically for vineyards, apples, and cherries—with potential crop losses reaching up to 50% in regions like Ñuble. In the Maule region, concerns have extended to the risk of fungal diseases and impacts on overall fruit quality. Meanwhile, the utility provider Saesa continues to monitor the electrical grid to mitigate supply disruptions.

Entities

Chile · Dirección Meteorológica de Chile · Argentina · Servicio Meteorológico Nacional · Senapred

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Chile experiences atmospheric instability and rain across central regions

    Central Chile faces atmospheric instability with thunderstorms in the Maule and Metropolitan regions, while Villarrica expects a cold, rainy Monday with temperatures between 3°C and 10°C.

  2. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Andean regions face heavy snow and wind forecasts

    Heavy snow and strong winds are forecasted for the San Juan region in Argentina and the Coquimbo Region in Chile this weekend, with significant accumulations expected in high-altitude areas.

  3. 11 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Chile weather alerts issued for northern heat and winds

    Chilean authorities have issued weather alerts for northern regions due to extreme heat and high winds, while the Maule region prepares forest fire brigades and approves rural road improvements.

  4. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Weather extremes impact maize in Argentina and hazelnut yields in Chile

    Adverse weather is impacting agriculture in South America, with wind damaging maize in Argentina and heavy rains threatening to cut Chilean hazelnut production by 30%.

  5. 24 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Patagonia and Chile face extreme wind and temperature shifts

    Extreme weather hits Patagonia and Chile, with wind gusts up to 80 km/h, snow in the mountains, and high temperatures up to 32 °C in northern Chile.

  6. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    South America weather: Snow, sandstorms, and rain alerts

    South American regions face diverse weather patterns, including snow alerts in Argentina's mountains, sandstorm warnings in northern Chile, and incoming rain systems in central Chile and Uruguay.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Extreme weather contrasts in Chile and Argentina

    While snow transforms the high-altitude landscape of Machuca, Chile, the Amutui Quimey reservoir in Argentina faces a drastic 20-meter drop in water levels due to drought.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Low temperatures prompt safety advisories in Argentina and Chile

    Authorities in Argentina and Chile are issuing safety advisories regarding low temperatures, focusing on personal health, electrical safety, and protecting water infrastructure from freezing.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Chile and Colombia issue weather and water quality alerts

    Chile has issued weather alerts for snow, rain, and storms in northern regions, while Ipiales, Colombia, is under a red alert for water quality following a disease outbreak.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 20 sources
    Extreme weather affects Latin America with heat, rain, and frost

    Extreme weather hits Latin America, with heat advisories in Puerto Rico, heavy rain warnings in Chile, and severe frost and sub-zero temperatures reported across Argentina.

Sources

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