### [2026-10-8](/feed/2026/10/8/index.md)

##### Chile
# Severe rainfall in Chile, particularly in Santiago, caused flooding, river overflowing, mudslides, and power outages, killing one person, injuring six others and damaging over 2,000 homes. 




### Sources:

1. [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/storms/heavy-rain-batters-chiles-capital-sweeping-away-cars-flooding-homes-rcna602458)

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