A record cold spell hit Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, killing at least 15 people and restricting gas supplies.
Liviu Brăteanu
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A polar air mass from Antarctica has brought extremely cold temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, causing at least 15 deaths. Nine homeless people died in Argentina and Buenos Aires recorded -1.9°C, the lowest in 34 years. The Argentinian government suspended gas supplies to industry to protect households. Uruguay declared a red alert and Chile activated accommodation plans for the homeless. The weather is expected to improve in the coming days.
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Cel puțin 15 persoane au murit din cauza unui ger extrem. Valul record de frig s-a instalat în trei state
Un val de frig record loveşte Argentina, Chile şi Uruguay - Cel puțin 15 persoane au murit
Un val de aer polar din Antarctica a omorât 15 oameni în America de Sud și a adus zăpadă în Atacama, cel mai arid deșert din lume
În timp ce Europa se topește, America de Sud e lovită de un val de frig fără precedent. Cel puțin 15 morți!
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