From June 22 to 25, 2023, powerful storms blanketed southern and central Chile with more than 58 centimeters (23 in.) of rain. Approximately 20,000 people have been affected by the flooding. Over 5,000 homes were damaged or destroyed in the affected areas. Thousands of people are still being evacuated. Two individuals are confirmed dead, and two more are reported missing.

• None of our brothers or sisters were injured or killed

• 212 publishers had to evacuate

• 13 homes sustained major damage

• 38 homes sustained minor damage

• No Kingdom Halls or theocratic facilities were damaged

• Hundreds of volunteers are helping to clean and repair damaged homes

• Circuit overseers and local elders are providing much-needed spiritual and practical assistance to those affected by the disaster

• 2 Disaster Relief Committees have been appointed to oversee relief efforts

Our prayer is that Jehovah continues to provide comfort and strength to our brothers and sisters in Chile as they cope with this current disaster.—2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.