Although NOAA projects a strong event, academic Pablo Sarricolea warns that more rains do not ensure the recovery of water reserves in central Chile.
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The arrival of El Niño has been confirmed, but experts urge caution. The phenomenon could bring more rainfall to central and south-central Chile, although it does not guarantee an end to the drought or greater water availability. El Niño is already present in Chile and could increase the likelihood of rain, but experts urge caution: not every intense event in the Pacific translates into guaranteed rainfall.