Chile declared a preventative climate emergency in two regions following the deadly avalanche in the Andes Mountains

Chilean President José Antonio Kast has declared a preventive climate emergency across the regions of Coquimbo and Bío Bío. The decree, effective from October 18 to October 23, was issued in response to forecasts of severe weather, including intense rainfall and hail, associated with an incoming frontal system.

The emergency measure follows a fatal avalanche in the Andes mountain range that resulted in three deaths. The government's action aims to mitigate risks posed by the adverse meteorological conditions expected in the central region of the country.