Flash floods and extreme mudslides have turned Las Condes, in eastern Santiago, into a declared disaster zone, with more than 1,000 residents evacuated from their homes, according to Al Jazeera. Chilean authorities declared the zone as rescue and cleanup operations continued.
Chile declares Las Condes disaster zone after mudslides
Chile has declared its Las Condes district of eastern Santiago a disaster zone after flash floods and mudslides, with more than 1,000 residents evacuated.
Why it matters: The disaster-zone declaration in Santiago's wealthy eastern corridor unlocks emergency funds and marks the season's worst urban flooding in the capital.
Data as of Via Al Jazeera video report, October 10, 2026. Single source; casualty and damage figures not yet independently reported.
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- Chile declares Las Condes disaster zone after mudslide · Al Jazeera · 2026-10-10