Severe Flooding and Mudslides Batter Central Chile and Santiago

Heavy floods and mudslides in central Chile wash away cars, flood homes, and injure six people.

Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding and mudslides across central Chile and the capital city of Santiago. The overflowing Mapocho river and rushing waters swept away vehicles, flooded homes and hospitals, and left six people injured. Authorities have declared a disaster zone in an affected commune while placing ten other districts on high alert.

• The casualtiesSix people sustained injuries during the severe weather emergency.
• The emergencyOfficials placed 10 districts on high alert due to ongoing mudslide threats.
• The infrastructureFloodwaters and mud poured into residential buildings and local hospitals.