Chile: Santiago flooding turns streets to rivers as Kast declares state of catastrophe

Loading the video No Comment Video. Chile: Santiago flooding turns streets to rivers as Kast declares state of catastrophe Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 09/10/2026 - 9:40 GMT+2 Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Santiago, Chile, leaving homes, clinics and university buildings under water. Floodwaters surged through the streets of Santiago, carrying away cars and forcing bus passengers to climb onto the roof for safety. Las Condes, in the east of the capital, was among the worst-hit areas as mud and debris rushed through residential neighbourhoods. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Emergency crews rescued people trapped in vehicles and buildings, while soldiers helped evacuate vulnerable residents. At least six people were injured, and 11 people were moved to safety from a care home for older people. Two private clinics were flooded, with mud covering treatment rooms, stretchers and medical equipment. A nearby university campus was also affected. Chile's disaster agency issued a red alert for 10 districts around Santiago, warning that further mudslides could threaten homes and roads. President José Antonio Kast declared a state of catastrophe in Las Condes, enabling the deployment of additional rescue teams and military equipment. Schools closed in affected areas as authorities urged residents to limit travel. The storm came after days of heavy rain across central Chile. Officials were also investigating a death south of the capital, although its connection to the flooding had not been established. Chile Santiago Floods Heavy rains El Niño Mudslides Top stories Now playing Next Chile: Santiago flooding turns streets to rivers as Kast declares state of catastrophe Now playing Next Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks Now playing Next Hundreds of farmers rally in Paris against EU-Mercosur pact and import fears Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 9th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next 'Modern-day Thomas Edison': Trump awards Musk top US science medal Now playing Next Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack Now playing Next Tsunoda Claims World Gold as Murao Retains His Title in Baku Now playing Next Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico and imitates her alleged reaction: 'No, no, please' Now playing Next Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip Now playing Next Inside Kazakhstan’s rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO In partnership with MDQ Now playing Next 87-year-old Maricarmen dies in hospital after infamous eviction ordeal Now playing Next Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies Now playing Next Rima Hassan denies throwing the EU flag to the floor at 7 October commemoration Now playing Next Europe Today: French students 'retake Bastille', Trump 'unwilling' to help Ukraine Now playing Next ‘We will continue’: Madrid protesters pay tribute to 87-year-old woman Now playing Next Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally in Paris ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Tiny turtles take their first steps towards the sea No Comment Heavy autumn snow paralyses roads in Russia’s Far East No Comment French students clash with police as school protests continue No Comment Manny Pacquiao hosts Polish president Karol Nawrocki for Manila boxing workout Europe News Marco Rubio calls Portugal 'ideal gateway' to Europe for US during Lisbon visit Azerbaijan Experts in Baku urge action as missing persons surge worldwide and in Ukraine Culture news Michael Jackson memorabilia including iconic Thriller jacket to go under the hammer Europe News EU presses Russia for more details on suspected plague case Business Series From oil to renewables: this country's energy giant looks beyond its borders Tech News Kazakhstan seeks to build an AI-powered economy and manufacturing sector Art Pink hair and powerful plaids: Tate Britain celebrates the chaotic creativity of 90s culture Europe News Fresh day of student protests across France as rally planned in Paris ADVERTISEMENT Culture news Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature Tech News Tallinn Airport lets driverless shuttles run close to airplanes, opening the way to wider airport automation World News “I settled eight wars”: Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize Food and Drink This Serbian cafe lets you enjoy your coffee alongside alpacas No Comment Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal No Comment Dry wells and shrinking water holes as drought grips Sri Lanka Europe News At least 30 killed and 18 injured after Russian strike hits two buses in Donetsk World News Christa Pike's lawyer: She woke up and began talking ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT