Chile Tornado Strikes Requínoa: 218 KM/H Winds, Major Damage Reported | O’Higgins | America | World

A powerful tornado struck Requínoa in Chile’s O’Higgins Region on October 26, 2026, causing severe damage to homes, a school, power infrastructure and railway services. Chile’s Meteorological Directorate preliminarily classified the tornado as EF2, with estimated wind speeds of 179–218 km/h (111–135 mph). The storm was reported at around 5:30 PM local time, prompting SENAPRED to declare a Red Alert for Requínoa. At least 20 homes were initially reported damaged, while Colegio Tricahue suffered major structural damage, including damage to its gymnasium, roof and windows. Power outages affected thousands of customers, and railway services between Rancagua and San Fernando were suspended following damage to the tracks. The tornado was reported in the Requínoa area, with nearby Rengo also mentioned in reports. Authorities continued assessing the full extent of the destruction. Initial reports said there were no confirmed injuries. Watch the latest footage and updates from Chile as emergency teams assess the damage caused by this powerful tornado. IN THIS VIDEO Chile tornado footage and damage Preliminary EF2 tornado classification Wind speeds of up to 218 km/h Homes and Colegio Tricahue damaged Thousands of electricity customers affected Railway disruption in the O’Higgins Region SENAPRED Red Alert for Requínoa 00:00 — Tornado Hits Requínoa, Chile 05:00 — Power Outages and Railway Disruption 06:00 — Authorities Assess the Destruction #ChileTornado #Tornado #Chile #ExtremeWeather #WorldNews 🔴 Breaking News | World News | India News | Live Updates Welcome to Asianet News English (formerly known as Newsable) — your destination for the latest breaking news, world news, India news and trending stories in English. Stay updated with the latest flood news, natural disasters, extreme weather, election results, political developments, viral videos, accidents, rescue operations and major global events. From live news coverage to the latest developments from India and around the world, get the stories that matter, all in one place. 🔔 Subscribe to Newsable and turn on notifications for breaking news, live updates and trending videos. 🌐 Website: https://newsable.asianetnews.com/ 📲 Download the Asianet News App: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/asianet... Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 📱 Follow Newsable: WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5B... Facebook:   / asianetnewseng   X:   / asianetnewsen   Instagram:   / asianetnewsable   👍 Like | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe Asianet News English — Breaking News, World News, India News and Viral Videos in English. #AsianetNewsEnglish #BreakingNews #WorldNews #IndiaNews #ViralVideos