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Chile declares disaster after flash floods wash away vehicles and trap people

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Cooper, L. (2026, October 9). Chile declares disaster after flash floods wash away vehicles and trap people. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-09/chile-floods-spark-disaster-declaration-weather-alerts/107247066

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Chile has declared a state of disaster due to flash floods that swept through central parts near the Andes, washing away vehicles and damaging buildings in the commune of Las Condes. At least six people have been injured as a result of the flooding, prompting the deployment of the Chilean Army to aid in rescue operations and clean-up efforts.

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Heavy rains battered Santiago, Chile's capital, and its surrounding regions, causing flash flooding that swept away vehicles and damaged buildings at the foot of the Andes mountain range. The flooding led to six injuries and prompted a state of emergency in Las Condes, a wealthy suburb east of Santiago, where over 14 centimeters of rain fell in recent days — about nine times the average October rainfall.

President José Antonio Kast declared a state of catastrophe in Las Condes, allowing for the deployment of additional rescue teams and military equipment from the Chilean Army. Emergency crews rescued trapped residents, evacuated vulnerable individuals, and cleaned up debris and mud covering streets and homes. The disaster also affected two private clinics and a nearby university campus.

To prevent further landslides, Chile’s disaster-response agency placed 10 other districts on high alert and ordered schools to close in affected areas. This event underscores the challenges cities face with increasingly volatile weather patterns, as warmer conditions transform mountain snow into rain, increasing flash flood risks.

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