Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm

A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20.

Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm 2

A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20.

Chile: Storm Floods Roadways in Atacama Region

An intense frontal storm system brought heavy rain to Chile's Atacama Region over the weekend, flooding roadways including Route 5 North near Copiapó.

Chile: Snow Blankets Parts Of Aysén Region

Aysén Region in southern Chile saw snowfall on Sunday May 5. Meteorological Directorate of Chile had issued a warning of possible snowfall in Aysé, Los Ríos and Los Lagos regions.

Honda develops world's 1st production motorcycle airbag system

Honda develops world's 1st production motorcycle airbag system

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. shows the world's first motorcycle airbag system at the company's head office in Tokyo on Sept. 8. Honda said the new system, which can help lessen the severity of injuries caused by frontal collisions, will be made available on the new Gold Wing motorcycle scheduled for release in late spring of 2006 in the United States.

Honda develops world's 1st production motorcycle airbag system

Honda develops world's 1st production motorcycle airbag system

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. shows the world's first production motorcycle airbag system at the company's head office in Tokyo on Sept. 8. Honda said the new system, which can help lessen the severity of injuries caused by frontal collisions, will be made available on the new Gold Wing motorcycle scheduled for release in late spring of 2006 in the United States. (Kyodo)