Chile water shortage hits Santiago from Maipo river

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A water shortage has hit the Chilean capital of Santiago.

Heavy rains and warm weather have caused mudslides, contaminating a river that feeds the city's purification plants.

The water company says supplies should be back to normal on Wednesday.

Gideon Long reports.

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