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Severe weather in El Loa province, Chile

Overview

A severe weather front involving heavy snow and rain has impacted the Alto Loa region and El Loa province in Chile. In response, the Municipality of Calama deployed emergency teams to provide aid, including the distribution of over 6,500 pieces of nylon to families and 800 sandbags to prevent flooding. Local authorities have been monitoring the Loa River and addressing damaged access roads in areas such as Turi and Ayquina.

As the meteorological event continued, authorities in El Loa province extended class suspensions in Calama, San Pedro de Atacama, and Ollagüe. Preventive measures included the closure of the B-245 route to restrict tourist access and increased surveillance by the Army in the Machuca and Guatín sectors. Officials have advised the public to avoid mountainous areas as technical agencies anticipate further precipitation.

Entities

Calama · Ollagüe · Municipality of Calama · Ministry of Public Works · Eliecer Chamorro

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    El Loa Province maintains class suspensions due to weather

    Classes remain suspended in Calama, San Pedro de Atacama, and Ollagüe due to severe weather in Chile's El Loa province. Road closures and increased military monitoring are in effect.

  2. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Calama municipality deploys emergency aid in Alto Loa

    The Municipality of Calama is deploying emergency aid and monitoring the Loa River following a severe weather front affecting the Alto Loa region with snow and heavy rain.

Sources

elreferente.cl · enlalinea.cl · noticias.calamaenlinea.cl · radiopaulina.cl · timeline.cl