Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile
Summary
Heavy rains caused the Mapocho river in central Chile to flood, trapping residents in their homes. Police used helicopters to rescue people and pets, and one person died in a flooded area near Santiago.Key Facts
- The city of Talagante, near Santiago, was flooded after the Mapocho river overflowed.
- Santiago experienced its rainiest October in 76 years, with 74mm of rain in the first week.
- The strong El Niño climate pattern is expected to bring more wet weather, storms, and winds to the region.
- Police airlifted residents and pets to safety using helicopters.
- One person was found dead in a flooded underpass in San Bernardo, south of Santiago.
- Floodwaters rapidly rose overnight, trapping people who were not evacuated in advance.
- The 2026-2027 El Niño is predicted to cause major changes in weather patterns worldwide, including more rain in central Chile.
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