Chile Issues Nationwide Weather‑Related Emergency Alerts Amid Mass‑Removal Risks

The National Disaster Prevention and Response System (SENAPRED) has kept a series of weather‑related alerts active across Chile. In Ñuble, a preventive early warning has been in place since 16 October, while Coquimbo holds a yellow regional alert for moderate mass‑removal hazards. O’Higgins and Valparaíso maintain preventive alerts for high and moderate risks, respectively. The Interior Ministry declared a preventive emergency for the regions from Coquimbo to Biobío between 18 and 23 October. In the Biobío region, the commune of Arauco entered a red alert on 20 October after SERNAGEOMIN formalised a safety polygon for Villa El Mirador; local authorities were ordered to keep residents out of the zone until conditions improve. Electricity and water utilities have secured basic services, and the local hospital is providing psychological support. All alerts remain until conditions change, activating the full national response system.