A state of catastrophe has been declared for regions from Atacama to Los Ríos due to a frontal system affecting the country. The province of Huasco and the Coquimbo Region are under a Constitutional State of Exception. Eleven regions have reported various emergencies resulting from the system, with alerts issued for evacuation due to river overflow, abnormal waves, and other issues.
According to reports, many people have been affected, with some displaced or isolated. Further details on the situation, including the number of people affected and damage to homes, are available from the SENAPRED reports. The situation is being monitored, and updates are being provided as more information becomes available.
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