Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco
17 Jul 2026, 08:17 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)
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Source URL: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/17/chile-assesses-damage-after-deadly-storm-surge-floods-coastal-city-of-penco/
Chile's central coast has been hit by an exceptional storm surge that flooded homes and damaged infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the shoreline as dangerous sea conditions continue.