The frontal system that hit the country left 13 dead and raised material losses to over US$725 million, according to a Colliers survey. The regions of Coquimbo and Atacama concentrate the greatest impacts, with thousands isolated and persistent risks of sinkholes.
The storm that struck several regions of the country in recent days caused estimated damages of more than US$725 million in infrastructure, housing and productive sectors, according to an update from the consultancy Colliers. The figure exceeds US$400 million in public infrastructure, connectivity and networks, about US$200 million in housing and approximately US$75 million in the agricultural sector.
The National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (SENAPRED) reported 13 people killed, 3,664 displaced, 1,405 sheltered and 58,548 isolated, mainly in the north and center of the territory. Coquimbo and Atacama record the greatest impact, with multiple road cuts and damaged homes.
Experts warn that saturated soils raise the risk of mass movements and sinkholes in the coming weeks, even without new rains. At least 14 people have been injured by these sinkholes. Agriculture Minister Jaime Campos said there is no structural damage in the sector and that the rains ensure irrigation for at least two seasons.
