A polar air mass has brought record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, causing at least 15 deaths and forcing governments to restrict gas supplies and activate emergency shelters.

The polar air mass — originating from Antarctica — has disrupted daily life in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, forcing emergency measures like gas rationing and shelter activation.

A polar air mass has brought record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, causing at least 15 deaths and forcing governments to restrict gas supplies and activate emergency shelters.

A group of mountaineers saw a waving glove in the snow and sprang into action.

Chile also activated homeless shelter plans during the coldest days. The city of Chillan, 400km south of Santiago, hit -9.3 deg C, according to the Chilean Meteorological Directorate.

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