Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Chile

Environment & Climate

Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile

A powerful storm battering Chile has killed three people and left more than 590,000 without electricity. Officials warn it is one of the worst storms in two decades, with heavy rain, high winds and huge waves. The storm is expected to continue for several days.

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