Santiago, the capital of Chile, had severe floods after very heavy rain. Streets filled with water, cars floated away, and homes were damaged by mudslides. Santiago received about 14.4 centimetres of rain in a few days, which is nine times more than the usual for October. The Mapocho River overflowed, and emergency workers helped more than 1,000 people to leave their homes. At least six people were hurt, but there were no deaths reported.

The floods happened because the strong rain made the ground too wet to absorb any more water. Experts say this rain was made worse by a weather pattern called El Niño. El Niño is a change in ocean temperature in the Pacific Ocean that can cause heavy rain in parts of South America. This year, El Niño is especially strong.

The main result is that many families in Santiago now need to clean up their flooded homes and repair damage. Emergency teams continue to check neighbourhoods and help people. Schools and roads remain closed in some areas, and the president has declared a state of emergency to help recovery.