Landslide isolates families in Villarrica amid frontal system

Families in Villarrica, Chile, are isolated after a landslide blocked roads. The incident, caused by a frontal system impacting the La Araucanía region, has made access to the Loncotraro locality impossible. Mayor Pablo Astete described the situation as a "very complex and complicated" mass movement that the municipality is unable to fix on its own.

Astete explained that municipal resources are insufficient to address the landslide. He noted that discussions with regional public works officials confirmed the need for external support. The mayor has collaborated with the Presidential Delegation to compile emergency reports, seeking aid for the current crisis and future engineering solutions.

The situation requires input from Sernageomin, Chile's national geology and mining service, due to the nature of the mass movement. The region has also reported approximately 25 affected homes, highlighting the broader impact of the severe weather.

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El municipio no tiene ninguna posibilidad de dar solución a eso. Lo sabemos, porque estuvimos con el seremi de Obras Públicas y el director de Vialidad en el sector