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Oct 8, 2026

Torrential rains cause catastrophic flooding in Santiago, Chile prompting mass evacuations

Heavy rainfall linked to El Niño has caused severe flooding in Chile's capital Santiago, sweeping away cars, trapping residents in homes, and forcing authorities to conduct airlifts and mass evacuations. José Antonio Kast has declared a state of catastrophe in affected districts.

Oct 8, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪Chile's disaster-response agency Senapred issued a red alert for 10 districts around Santiago, urging immediate evacuations due to threat of further mudslides.
  • ▪President José Antonio Kast declared a state of catastrophe and emergency for the Las Condes district to deploy military equipment and additional rescue teams.
  • ▪The World Meteorological Organization stated on October 8, 2026, that the current El Niño was expected to peak in December and could be among the most intense since 1950.

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