No Fatalities Reported as Tornado Hits Southern Chile
- An EF-1 tornado hit Puerto Varas, southern Chile, on Sunday, May 26, 2025, causing injuries and property damage.
- The tornado, linked to a cold frontal system, struck Puerto Varas in southern Chile—around 1,000 km south of Santiago—bringing wind speeds ranging from 138 to 187 km/h.
- The tornado damaged 150-250 homes, uprooted trees, destroyed roofs, and caused power outages affecting over 12,500 people, while six were relocated to shelters.
- President Boric confirmed eight injured people were treated, none critically, and Puerto Varas Mayor Tomás Gárate stated no one died or is at vital risk.
- Recovery efforts led by Senapred and regional teams include debris removal, damage assessments, and aid distribution with plans to apply the FIBE form for affected homes.
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No fatalities reported as tornado hits southern Chile
An EF-1 tornado with winds between 138 and 187 km/h Sunday struck Puerto Varas in southern Chile, about 1,000 km south of Santiago, injuring eight people, none critically, and damaging approximately 150–250 homes, with significant impact on roofs, trees, power poles, and vehicles.
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