Two homeless people died in Santiago amid frontal system

Two homeless individuals died in Santiago as a severe weather system hit the country's central-south region. Mayor Mario Desbordes provided an update on the capital's situation, acknowledging positive outcomes in water management, particularly concerning the Zanjón de la Aguada.

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In terms of water (rainfall and eventual overflows), it is positive. Last night we monitored the Zanjón de la Aguada until late, which we had some risk of overflow right in the Bascuñán Guerrero sector with that place.

"The Mapocho River rose as we estimated. It was two meters from reaching the edge of its channel," Desbordes stated. However, he expressed deep regret over the fatalities among the homeless population. "We have to lament a situation that is grave, which is that of homeless people. Today alone we registered two who lost their lives," he lamented.

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The Mapocho River rose as we estimated. It was two meters from reaching the edge of its channel.

Desbordes confirmed that police are investigating the deaths. "Our Municipal Security personnel tried to revive one person and it was not possible, so we have at least two deceased," the mayor concluded. The incident highlights the vulnerability of Santiago's homeless population during extreme weather events.

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We have to lament a situation that is grave, which is that of homeless people. Today alone we registered two who lost their lives.