# Severe weather and flooding in Chile > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261007-severe-weather-and-flooding-in-chile > Updated: 2026-10-09T20:50:06.000Z. Sources: 127. Developments: 4. Following the severe weather in early October 2026, the situation in the Las Condes commune of Santiago has escalated into a major emergency response. After the mudslide and flash flood on October 8, President José Antonio Kast declared the area a zone of catastrophe to expedite the mobilization of emergency resources. On October 8, a powerful mudslide triggered by intense rainfall struck the San Carlos de Apoquindo sector. The torrent of water, mud, and debris swept away vehicles and overturned a public transport bus, resulting in at least six injuries, including a one-year-old child with a fracture. The disaster impacted thousands of homes, with some reports indicating over 2,000 properties were affected, alongside damage to local infrastructure such as clinics and universities. By October 9, torrential rains exceeding typical October levels continued to cause significant damage. The overflowing Mapocho River heightened local dangers, prompting authorities to order evacuations. Emergency teams have since rescued or evacuated more than 1,000 individuals. Ongoing challenges include power outages and the persistent threat of additional landslides. In addition to the ongoing rescue and cleanup operations conducted by the Santiago Fire Department and the military, the government has begun applying emergency aid forms in 11 communes within the Metropolitan Region to assist affected families. The Metropolitan Prosecutor's Office continues its investigation into potential criminal negligence regarding preventive measures. Authorities are specifically examining whether the obstruction of two underground ducts or the loss of vegetation from previous summer wildfires contributed to the severity of the landslide. While the Ministry of Public Works previously stated that ‘no preventive measure could have entirely avoided the event’, the investigation remains focused on infrastructure adequacy and the timing of warnings. ## Claims - At least six people were injured in the mudslide. (corroborated by 27 sources) - A mudslide occurred in the San Carlos de Apoquindo sector of Las Condes on October 8. (corroborated by 26 sources) - President José Antonio Kast declared Las Condes a zone of catastrophe. (corroborated by 20 sources) - One of the injured is a one-year-old child with a fracture. (corroborated by 16 sources) - The loss of vegetation from a previous summer wildfire contributed to the disaster. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The Metropolitan Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation into the mudslide. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The mudslide may have been caused by the obstruction of two underground ducts. (corroborated by 7 sources) - More than 2,000 homes were affected by the mudslide. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Senapred declared a Red Alert for ten communes in the Metropolitan Region due to landslide risks. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Classes were suspended for Friday, October 9. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Clínica UC San Carlos de Apoquindo experienced a first-floor flood requiring a horizontal evacuation. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The mudslide swept away vehicles and overturned a public transport bus. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: Santiago, Chile hit by massive flooding and landslides Heavy rains in Santiago, Chile, have caused severe flooding and landslides, leading to over 1,000 evacuations and a state of emergency in Las Condes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santiago-chile-hit-by-massive-flooding-and-landslides ### 2026-10-09: Peru activates emergency assistance for citizens following Santiago mudslide Peru has activated emergency contact lines via its Santiago consulate to assist citizens following a mudslide in Santiago, Chile, which caused injuries, flooding, and vehicle damage. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-activates-emergency-assistance-for-citizens-following-santiago-mudslide ### 2026-10-07: Las Condes mudslide triggers state of catastrophe in Santiago A mudslide in Las Condes, Santiago, caused by heavy rains has injured six people and damaged thousands of homes. President José Antonio Kast has declared a state of catastrophe in the area. 118 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uta-union-conducts-bus-service-retentions-in-san-juan ### 2026-10-05: Los Ríos Region placed on preventive alert for tornadic winds SENAPRED has issued a preventive early warning for Chile's Los Ríos Region due to risks of tornadic winds and electrical storms. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-ros-region-placed-on-preventive-alert-for-tornadic-winds --- Cite as: Severe weather and flooding in Chile. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261007-severe-weather-and-flooding-in-chile