Weeklong rainstorms in Chile blamed on El Nino kill at least 10 and trigger flash floods

Weeklong rainstorms linked to El Niño in Chile have killed at least 10 people, displaced over 4,000, and cut off 104,271 others due to flash floods. The government declared a state of emergency in northern regions like Atacama and Coquimbo, with Senapred issuing evacuation alerts and warning of ongoing flood risks. Over 20,000 homes were damaged, and thousands lack electricity or clean water.