La Araucanía normalizes after strong winds, routes cleared and power being restored

The La Araucanía region of Chile is returning to normal following severe winds that disrupted services, particularly in the popular tourist communes of Villarica and Pucón. The National Emergency Service (Senapred) reported that alerts have been canceled and major routes, including routes 199 and the second faja connecting Pucón and Villarica, have been cleared.

Despite the restoration of road access, Senapred’s regional director, Ian Gorayeb, urged drivers to proceed with caution. "There is machinery and personnel from CGE working to restore the electricity supply, and there are branches and trees on the side of the road," Gorayeb stated, emphasizing the need for prudence and responsibility while driving.

The Superintendency of Electricity and Combustibles (SEC) indicated that approximately 14,826 customers remain without power. Villarica accounts for 4,100 of these affected customers, with Pucón having 3,150. Over 200 brigades from various electricity companies are actively working to restore the power supply to all affected households.

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All alerts have been canceled, we are in a state of normalcy. Regarding connectivity, mainly affecting Pucón and Villarica on routes 199 and the second faja, they are restored, but with caution, since there is machinery and personnel from CGE working to restore the electricity supply. Furthermore, there are branches and trees on the side of the road, so we ask for prudence and responsibility in driving.