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SANTIAGO, CHILE - OCT. 8, 2026: Chilean authorities declared a yellow alert for the Santiago Metropolitan Region on Tuesday due to intense rainfall, flooding and the activation of ravines, according to the National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (SENAPRED).....Under a yellow alert, authorities progressively deploy additional resources as needed to prevent an emergency from escalating and reduce risks to people, property and the environment.....The alert was issued after heavy rain affected several municipalities across the region, with authorities reporting flooded streets and underpasses, a landslide in Melipilla, a municipality southwest of Santiago, and activated ravines in San Jose de Maipo, a municipality southeast of the capital, according to Chilean local media outlet BioBioChile...Emergency teams have been deployed at several locations to respond to incidents and monitor the development of the weather event, SENAPRED said.....The alert will remain in effect until weather conditions no longer warrant the measure, according to the agency.....Chile s Meteorological Directorate has issued warnings for moderate to heavy rainfall in the coastal mountain range, valley and foothill areas of the Santiago Metropolitan Region.....The agency is also forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong local wind gusts across the coastal mountain range, valley, foothills and mountain areas.....The National Geology and Mining Service, known as SERNAGEOMIN, has warned of a high probability of debris flows and landslides in the coastal mountain range, valley and foothill areas.....The risk of such events is considered lower in the higher mountain range, according to the geological assessment.....Based on the meteorological and geological information, SENAPRED canceled an earlier Preventive Early Warning for the region and raised the alert level to Yellow in coordination with the Metropolitan Regional Presidential Delegation.....Under the yellow alert, authorities will progressively deploy the resources needed to respond to the weather event according to its development.....The measure is intended to prevent the situation from increasing in scope or severity and reduce its potential impact on people, property and the environment, SENAPRED said.....Authorities have urged residents to remain attentive to official information and follow instructions from emergency services as rainfall and associated risks continue to be monitored.","thumbnailUrl":"https://video-cdn.imago-images.com/video-preview/stock/0869000308/s/image","credit":"IMAGO / Anadolu","licences":[{"key":"7","name":"Standard","figure":"$99"},{"key":"8","name":"Extended","figure":"$499"}]},{"href":"/en/st/0869102165","title":"VIDEO: Chile declares yellow alert for Santiago region over heavy rainfall Chile declares yellow alert for Santiago region over heavy rainfall SHOTLIST:....SANTIAGO, CHILE (OCT. 9, 2026) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL)....1. SANTIAGO, CHILE - OCT. 9, 2026: Chile s government declared the eastern Santiago district of Las Condes a disaster zone on Friday after torrential rains triggered flash floods and mudslides, leaving at least six people injured and forcing evacuations.....The declaration allows public agencies to adopt extraordinary measures to coordinate emergency assistance, assess damage and support recovery efforts, according to local media reports.....The heavy rainfall on Thursday sent torrents of water and mud through streets, swept vehicles away and inundated homes in Las Condes, an affluent suburb of the capital.....The Mapocho River also overflowed, while flooding made roads impassable and prompted emergency crews to respond to calls for help.....The mayor of Las Condes, Catalina San Martin, said 14.4 centimeters (5.7 inches) of rain had fallen in recent days, around nine times the average October rainfall, leaving the ground saturated and raising the risk of further flooding and landslides.....At least six people were injured, including a one-year-old child who suffered fractures, according to local reports.....Firefighters rescued or evacuated more than 1,000 people as emergency teams worked to assist residents, clear debris and restore access to affected areas.....Chile s National Disaster Prevention and Response Service also declared a red alert for 10 municipalities in mountainous and foothill areas of the Santiago Metropolitan Region because of the risk of further landslides.....Authorities urged residents to follow official safety instructions as emergency services continued to assess the damage and respond to potential new incidents.....The flooding affected homes and infrastructure across the area, with emergency crews working to remove mud and debris from streets and help residents whose properties were damaged.....The disaster comes during the Southern Hemisphere s spring, when intense rainfall can trigger flash floods and landslides, particularly in areas where the ground has become saturated.....The government said the disaster-zone declaration would help coordinate public services and provide assistance to affected households as recovery efforts continued.","thumbnailUrl":"https://video-cdn.imago-images.com/video-preview/stock/0869102165/s/image","credit":"IMAGO / Anadolu","licences":[{"key":"7","name":"Standard","figure":"$99"},{"key":"8","name":"Extended","figure":"$499"}]}]}}