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Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile

Al Jazeera Friday 17 July 2026, 13:04 UTC 1 min read
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Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile 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 people without electricity as heavy rain, high winds and huge waves hit the country’s coast. Officials warn the storm, one of the worst in two decades, will continue for several days. Published On 17 Jul 2026

Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile 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 people without electricity as heavy rain, high winds and huge waves hit the country’s coast. Officials warn the storm, one of the worst in two decades, will continue for several days. Published On 17 Jul 2026
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