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Heavy rain floods Santiago, killing one and damaging 2,000 homes
Severe rainfall in Chile, especially Santiago, caused flooding, overflowing rivers, mudslides and power cuts. One person died, six were injured and more than 2,000 homes were damaged.
Why it matters
Flooding in the capital disrupted power and housing for thousands of residents.
Background
Central Chile has endured long-running drought, but El Niño years often bring intense rain events to the region.
The story so far
- Heavy rain floods Santiago, killing one and damaging 2,000 homes
- Heavy rain floods Chile's capital, killing one
Sources
- NBC News ↗October 8, 2026
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