Heavy rainfall has been affecting central-southern Chile, particularly Valparaíso, Santiago Metropolitan, O’Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío Regions since 19 August, causing floods and resulting in casualties and damage.

According to the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED), as of 21 August, three people died, of whom two in Biobío Region and one in Ñuble Region, 32,728 have been evacuated and 33,456 resulted isolated. Furthermore, more than 270 houses were affected by major damage.

Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall is forecast over the already affected area.