A rare tornado struck El Carmen in Chile's Ñuble Region, leaving widespread destruction as powerful winds ripped roofs off homes, uprooted trees, crushed vehicles, and knocked down power lines. Emergency crews rushed to clear roads and assess damage while residents documented the terrifying storm on camera.
Tornadoes are uncommon in Chile, making this one of the country's most unusual weather events in recent years. The tornado comes after weeks of severe weather, including deadly floods, heavy rainfall, and landslides affecting multiple regions.
Watch the latest visuals from the disaster zone and see how this rare weather event unfolded.
