Фронтальная система принесет до 80 миллиметров осадков в регионе от Мауле до Биобио

According to the DMC, rain is expected starting early Sunday morning, March 15, in the Maule, Ñuble, and Biobío regions. Read more “Although the rainfall will begin on Saturday night, it will continue into part of Monday, with accumulations of between 60 and 80 millimeters in some areas,” he told La Tercera. The specialist added that the heaviest rainfall would occur in areas near the mountain range, where weather conditions will lead to greater accumulation of precipitation.“ “And the foothills and mountain ranges, stretching from Maule to Biobío, are under a weather alert, as rainfall is concentrated much more in this area, with totals ranging from 80 to 120 millimeters over the course of the event,” he added. Due to this scenario, the Meteorological Directorate issued a warning for the three regions mentioned, especially in mountainous areas where the isotherm will be located between 3,700 and 3,300 meters in elevation. At the same time, the National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (Senapred) declared a Yellow Alert for the municipalities of Antuco and Alto Biobío in the Biobío Region due to the development of the frontal system. The measure aims to strengthen surveillance for potential emergencies associated with the weather event, particularly regarding the risk of landslides in steeply sloped areas.