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El Niño rains batter Latin America from Mexico to Chile
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- An intensifying El Niño-linked storm season has caused severe flooding in Paraguay, killed two farm workers in Argentina, and damaged coastal communities in Peru and Mexico.
- In Paraguay, rising waters from the Parana River have displaced about 4,200 families, with some seeking refuge in a church near the Brazil border; a woman died after her home collapsed due to heavy rains.
- A luxury condominium in San Pancho, Mexico, partially collapsed after surf erosion undermined its foundation, highlighting the storm season's impact on coastal infrastructure.
- The World Meteorological Organization forecasts Pacific Ocean temperatures could rise 3.8°C above average between November and January, potentially triggering one of the most turbulent storm seasons on record.
- In response to extreme weather, Peru announced financial aid and tax relief for affected businesses, planning to allocate $5.22 billion in 2027 to mitigate economic impacts.
