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2026-10-14 · Euronews

Storm chaos in Santiago as hail, floods and power cuts slam Chile’s capital

Video recorded by local resident Jennifer Vidal shows hail-covered roads and flooded streets , while separate footage captures water spreading across the roadway as people shelter in a nearby building entrance. Flooding hit several districts, including Providencia, Las Condes and Estación Central . Water entered residential buildings, municipal offices and the underground car park of the Alto Las Condes shopping centre. The storm also disrupted Santiago’s Metro , forcing the closure of Pedro de Valdivia station and restricting access at Salvador, while Line 2 operated in separate sections. Firefighters carried out rescues at a flooded underpass in Peñalolén , as authorities warned of further thunderstorms and urged drivers to avoid low-lying roads.

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