Dozens stranded after avalanches hit Chile’s Maipo Province
On June 25, 2024, two avalanches cut off two small towns and a ski center in Maipo Province, Chile, leaving dozens isolated.
State of catastrophe in Chile after floods damage more than 2 000 homes
More than 2 000 homes have been damaged and one person killed after heavy rains wreaked havoc across south and central Chile over the past couple of days. Bio Bio region is among the worst affected.
Icy blast grips Chile with coldest May since 1950, triggers power cuts in Argentina
Chile’s capital, Santiago, has been experiencing record-low temperatures for several days, with minimum temperatures around 0 °C (32 °F). This cold spell has made May 2024 the coldest May since 1950, according to the Chilean meteorological agency. In some coastal regions and parts of Santiago, temperatures have dipped below freezing, a rare occurrence for this time of year.
Rare snowfall blankets Santiago, causing power outages for over 200 000, Chile
A rare snowfall blanketed several parts of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, causing widespread power outages and prompting local authorities to issue safety guidelines. The last time it snowed in Santiago was in 2020, although much later in the season.
Red alert issued for extreme heat in Chile’s Santiago Metropolitan Region
Officials have issued a Red alert for extreme heat in Chile’s Santiago Metropolitan Region, with temperatures expected to remain high through at least February 2, 2024.
Extreme weather spells disaster for Chile’s beekeeping industry
Extreme weather events, including significant floods and wildfires, have wreaked havoc on Chile’s bee colonies, essential pollinators for the country’s vital avocado and almond crops. The events, described as the worst in a decade, have critically endangered a key component of the South American nation’s multi-billion-dollar food industry.
Severe floods hit Chile, leaving 2 people dead, 6 missing and nearly 10 000 isolated
Heavy rainfall has been affecting central-southern Chile, particularly Valparaíso, Santiago Metropolitan, O’Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, and Araucanía regions since June 23, 2023, causing floods, casualties, and significant damage.
Powerful winter storm strands more than 400 people near the Argentina-Chile border
A powerful winter storm stranded more than 300 vehicles in the Andes mountains near the Argentina-Chile border on July 9, 2022. The Los Libertadores border crossing was later shut down by authorities.
Large early-season snowstorm brings 60 cm (2 feet) of new snow to the high Andes of Argentina and Chile
A large early-season snowstorm brought heavy snow to mountainous regions of Argentina and Chile on April 27, 2022.
Rare August snowfall blankets swathes of Chile’s Atacama desert
A rare August snowfall blanketed swathes of Chile's Atacama desert on August 25, 2021, with parts of it reportedly receiving as much as 82 cm (32 inches). "This does not occur yearly. Maybe a relatively important snowfall like the one today can happen…
